Sumac-Spiced Grilled Chicken Skewers with Garlic Yogurt Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Tender chicken skewers marinated in tangy sumac and warm spices, grilled to perfection and served with a creamy garlic yogurt dip. This Middle Eastern-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, ground sumac, ground cumin 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp ground sumac
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 tbsp ground sumac, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes and toss well to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the skewers evenly.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 minced garlic clove and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Add a pinch of salt and stir until combined.
Step 5: Serve the hot chicken skewers with the garlic yogurt dip on the side for dipping.