Grilled Kid Goat Kebabs with Mint Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

Juicy cubes of marinated kid goat grilled on skewers and served with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce, perfect for a flavorful Middle Eastern inspired dish. This Middle Eastern-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs kid goat leg meat, cubed, plain Greek yogurt, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs kid goat leg meat, cubed
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 small, finely diced cucumber

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs cubed kid goat leg meat and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate covered in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated goat cubes onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
3. Step 3: Grill the kebabs for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until nicely charred on the outside and cooked to medium-rare.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves and 1/2 small finely diced cucumber. Season with a pinch of salt.
5. Step 5: Serve the hot kebabs with the chilled mint yogurt sauce.