Mediterranean
30-Minute Mediterranean Chicken Skewers
Tender, juicy chicken skewers marinated in a yogurt-spice blend and basted with garlic cilantro herb butter. The yogurt is what makes these so tender — don't skip it.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, cubed
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Juice & zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Sazón, to taste
- Adobo, to taste
- Paprika, to taste
- Cumin, to taste
- Coriander, to taste
- Oregano, to taste
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Herb Butter
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Paprika, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Slice your chicken thighs into thin strips.
- 2
Season with sazón, adobo, paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt & pepper.
- 3
Combine your yogurt, lemon juice and zest, garlic, and all your seasonings in a bowl and coat your chicken thighs completely. The yogurt is what makes these so tender — don't skip it.
- 4
Thread onto skewers and grill at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, basting continuously with your garlic cilantro herb butter the entire time.
- 5
Pull them off the grill, hit with fresh herbs, and serve over salad, rice, or sauce.
Tips
The yogurt marinade is key — it tenderizes the chicken and helps the spices penetrate. Don't skip the continuous basting with herb butter while grilling; it keeps everything juicy and adds incredible flavor. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.