Grilled Rose-Infused Chicken Skewers with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

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

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Tender grilled chicken skewers marinated with delicate rose water, paired with a tangy lemon yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, rose water, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Middle Eastern cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp rose water
2 tbsp olive oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint leaves
6, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb cut boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 tbsp rose water, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 2: While chicken marinates, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves in a small bowl. Refrigerate sauce until serving.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto 6 soaked wooden skewers evenly.
Step 4: Grill chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges have slight char marks.
Step 5: Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm alongside the lemon yogurt sauce for dipping.