Grilled Chipotle-Lime Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Smoky chipotle and zesty lime marinate tender chicken pieces, grilled to perfection and served with a cooling cilantro yogurt sauce. This Mexican Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 wooden skewers, soaked

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Instructions

Step 1: In a blender, combine 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt; blend until smooth to make the marinade.
Step 2: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes and toss with the marinade in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 3: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp honey, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a small bowl; refrigerate to chill.
Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 5: Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the edges are slightly charred and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
Step 6: Serve the hot grilled chicken skewers with the chilled cilantro yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.