Marinating chicken in yogurt in herbs makes for an easy and delicious meal. The yogurt helps break down the chicken, leaving it perfectly tender. This is a spin on a traditional souvlaki recipe, as those generally rely just on the acidity of the lemon to tenderize the chicken, while this recipe uses both the yogurt and lemon juice.
I actually love using yogurt in a marinade because it creates a unique flavor while also leaving the meat super tender. I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs here, which are harder to overcook and toughen up. The herbs here are subtle but flavorful. Then, pierced onto skewers and grilled for about ten minutes. Seriously, this could not be an easier dinner. I love this with a fresh greek salad and flatbread. It really doesn’t need anything else!
Short post this Friday after a long, busy week! Hope you enjoy!
Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Marinate: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Greek, Mediterranean
- Cuisine: Dinner
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1” – 2” pieces
½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, zested & juiced
1 TB fresh oregano, minced
1 TB fresh rosemary, minced
1 TB fresh mint, minced
2 tsps paprika
2 tsps ground cumin
salt & pepper
To Serve
whole wheat flatbread
tzatziki sauce
Instructions
In a large bowl or gallon ziplock bag, mix together the yogurt, garlic, lemon zest and juice, oregano, rosemary, mint, paprika, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a mix to thoroughly coat. Let marinade for one hour or overnight.
When ready, thread the chicken onto metal or wood skewers. Spray the grill rack with nonstick spray. Heat the grill, bringing the temperature up to around 400°F. Add the chicken skewers and cook for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through, turning and rotating often to ensure even cooking.
Serve immediately with a Greek salad, warmed flatbread, and tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!
Keywords: Greek chicken, chicken skewers, chicken kebabs, chicken souvlaki, yogurt marinated chicken, Greek yogurt marinated chicken
