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Close-up of perfectly grilled smoky chicken skewers served with a bowl of creamy garlic yogurt dip.

Smoky Chicken Skewers with Garlic Yogurt

These smoky chicken skewers are grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing garlic yogurt sauce. They are perfect for a summer barbecue or a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Skewers
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Skewers
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Thread the chicken onto skewers.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Grill the chicken skewers for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly charred.
  5. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the garlic yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and salt.
  6. Serve the smoky chicken skewers with the garlic yogurt sauce.

Notes

You can soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.

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