Grilled Street-Style Chicken Skewers with Spiced Yogurt Marinade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Tender chicken pieces marinated in a spiced yogurt blend, grilled to smoky perfection and served with a tangy dipping sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, plain yogurt, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 wooden skewers, soaked
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (for dipping)
1 tsp fresh lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth to make the marinade.
Step 2: Cut 1 lb boneless chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes and toss thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, dividing evenly.
Step 4: Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and has light char marks.
Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 tsp fresh lemon zest for a bright dipping sauce.
Step 6: Remove skewers from grill, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with the lemon yogurt dip.