Description
Tender, juicy chicken shish kabobs made with a lemony yogurt marinade, fresh garlic, and herbs, then grilled until lightly charred and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1½-inch pieces
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 large lemon, zested
- 3 large lemons, juiced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt
- Lemon wedges, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Carefully remove any excess fat from each chicken thigh and slice into cubes of approximately equal size and shape. Transfer the chicken pieces to a large bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the marinade: In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, rosemary, parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken: Pour the marinade over the chicken and mix well until all of the pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Prepare shish kabobs for the grill: Soak wooden skewers in warm water for 10-15 minutes before using. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers: Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers, leaving a little space at the ends for easier handling. Discard any leftover marinade.
- Grill: Grill the chicken shish kabobs, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred on all sides, about 12 to 15 minutes total, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve: Remove from the grill and serve warm with lemon wedges, pita, rice, tzatziki, or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and fresh garlic for the best flavor. Plain Greek yogurt tenderizes the chicken; regular plain yogurt also works. For dried herbs, substitute with 1½ tsp dried rosemary, 1 tbsp dried parsley, 1½ tsp dried oregano, and 1½ tsp dried thyme. Do not reuse marinade that has touched raw chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 771 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.04 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 182 mg
Keywords: chicken shish kabob, grilled chicken skewers, yogurt marinade, Mediterranean chicken