Grilled Street-Style Chicken Skewers with Tangy Yogurt Marinade

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Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a blend of yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection with a lightly charred exterior and tender interior. This Mediterranean-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, plain yogurt, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Cut 1 lb boneless chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes and add to the marinade, stirring to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight to tenderize and infuse flavor.
  3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken pieces evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
  4. Step 4: Brush the grill grates with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and has a light char, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. The chicken should be juicy and fragrant with the yogurt and spices.

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