Spiced Chicken Skewers with Cucumber-Yogurt Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

Tender grilled chicken skewers marinated with warm spices and served alongside a cooling cucumber-yogurt dip, perfect for sharing with friends. This Middle Eastern-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, plain yogurt, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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 lb, cut into 1.5-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely diced, for dip cucumber
• 2 tbsp chopped, for dip fresh mint
• 1 small, minced, for dip garlic clove

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
3. Step 3: While chicken marinates, combine 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1 small minced garlic clove, and 1/2 cup plain yogurt in a small bowl; stir well and refrigerate to chill.
4. Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers and grill for 4-5 minutes per side, until the edges are slightly charred and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Step 5: Serve the spiced chicken skewers hot with the chilled cucumber-yogurt dip on the side for dipping.