Delicious Marinated Chicken Skewers
These are the top reasons why you will make this recipe repeatedly.
- The meat is juicy, delicious, and golden brown outside
- The chicken is marinated in a mixture of greek yogurt, spices, and garlic - marinate for a couple of minutes or overnight in the fridge
- Kids and adults love these
- gluten-free friendly
- Serve them in wraps or as a main dish with your favorite side
- Feel free to keep it in the fridge for a couple of days
How to make Marinated Chicken Skewers at home
Making Chicken Skewers at home is quick, simple, and effortless. We will need four wooden or metal skewers. We usually serve one skewer per person. You can find the whole recipe below; here's a quick overview of easier preparation.
- Cut the chicken into bigger pieces and add to a bowl.
- Season with spices, greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil.
- Set aside for 15 minutes for the meat to marinate.
- In a pan, grill the meat until golden-brown.
- Serve with your favorite side dish.
What to serve with Chicken Skewers
You can serve these Chicken Skewers in a wrap (remove the skewers beforehand) or serve them with one of these sides.
- Skillet Flatbread
- Lepinja (Balkan Flatbread)
- Tzatziki Feta Spread
- Yogurt Ranch Dressing
- Roasted Smashed Potatoes
- Pico de Gallo
Storing
Store the meat in an airtight container. Place in the fridge for up to 3 days. Before serving, reheat in a microwave or in a skillet.
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METHOD
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marinate the chicken
Cut the chicken breast into 3cm (1-inch) pieces and add them to a bowl. Add yogurt, olive oil, diced garlic, spice mix, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Set aside 15 minutes, or place in the fridge, and keep chilled overnight.
TipIf you can't find BAM Spices in your country, use a mixture of paprika powder, onion powder, basil, and rosemary. -
pan-fry
Grab four wooden or metal skewers. Make sure they fit into your pan. Thread a piece of chicken onto a skewer. Repeat until you use up all the skewers and chicken. Place a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the skewers with oil and add to a pan. Pan-fry on each side for about 3 - 4 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden-brown outside, for about 12 - 16 minutes total. Turn a couple of times during cooking.
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serve
Serve the Marinated Chicken Skewers with Skillet Flatbread or with Lepinja (Balkan Flatbread), fresh vegetables, Tzatziki, or other sauces.
