Description
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce are a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports your taste buds straight to Lebanon. Each succulent piece of chicken, marinated in aromatic za’atar, is skewered and grilled to perfection, achieving a delightful char. The cooling Cucumber Yogurt Sauce acts as a refreshing counterpart, making these kabobs perfect for summer gatherings, family dinners, or meal prep. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, this dish is sure to impress your guests while being an easy option for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried za’atar or oregano
- 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
- Fresh herbs (dill and mint)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing lemon juice, olive oil, za’atar, garlic, salt, and pepper; add chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the Cucumber Yogurt Sauce by combining yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, mint, salt, and pepper; refrigerate until serving.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; skewer marinated chicken.
- Grill kabobs for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with the cucumber yogurt sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg