Ingredients
- 600 g boneless skinless chicken breast about 1 1/3 pounds
- 80 g plain Greek yogurt about 1/3 cup, unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 14 g
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves finely grated
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Equipment
- 8 metal skewers
- Mixing bowl
- Grill or grill pan
- Thin-tip food thermometer
- Tongs
Instructions
- Do not rinse raw chicken. Cut into similar 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Mix yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken, cover and refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below for 2 hours.
- Heat a clean grill to medium-high, about 400–425°F (205–220°C), or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the cooking surface if needed. Thread the chicken evenly onto 8 small metal skewers without packing tightly. Discard the used marinade.
- Grill about 10–15 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes, until golden and the center of several thick pieces reaches 165°F (74°C). Insert the thermometer sideways into the meat without touching the metal. Reduce the heat if the outside browns before the center cooks; time varies with the grill and piece size.
- Move to a clean platter with clean tongs and rest 5 minutes. Serve 2 small skewers per person with optional rice, flatbread, cucumber or lemon; sides are excluded from the estimate. Metal skewers remain hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 36gFat: 8gFiber: 0.4g
Video
Notes
Nutrition is an estimate per quarter-batch, counting the full marinade although some is discarded. Approximate energy basis: raw chicken breast 600 g 720 kcal, yogurt 80 g 50 kcal, oil 14 g 124 kcal, lemon/garlic/spices about 34 kcal, total 928 kcal divided by 4. Brands and cut vary. Cost portions: chicken$4.50, yogurt$0.40, oil$0.20, lemon$0.25, garlic/spices$0.65, total$6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, use within 3–4 days and reheat to 165°F(74°C).
Instructional video by Özgül Özen, published February 23,2021, demonstrates yogurt-spiced chicken breast skewers. Her version includes peppers and tomato, tomato paste and additional spices; this recipe grills chicken alone with lemon and oregano, with separate sides. Use the thermometer endpoint here rather than relying on the video’s stated time.