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Kenya Walker

Delicious Chicken Skewers Recipe

You can serve these juicy chicken skewers with a tzatziki sauce. I like to pair them with seasoned rice and a nice cucumber tomato salad. These chicken skewers are so easy to make, and they can be cooked in under 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 2 to 3 Ibs Chicken Skinless boneless chicken thighs or chicken breast
  • 2 Tbsps Olive oil
  • 3 to 4 Tbsps Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Lemon Squeeze fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon zest
  • 2 tsps Garlic Paste
  • 1 Small Shallot Minced
  • Seasonings:
  • 1 tsp Lawry’s Garlic pepper or Black pepper
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Chicken or poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Parsley
*Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 1 hour

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken beforehand. Trim any excess fat and cut the chicken into chunks.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken. Season with the dry seasonings and fresh lemon juice.
  3. Add the Greek yogurt and mix everything together. Allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Note: while the chicken is marinating soak the wood skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. ***Do not skip this step- it will prevent the sticks from burning and keep the meat from sticking to them
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F to 450°F. (Cooking time will vary)
  6. Thread the pieces of chicken onto the skewer Until the skewer is full. repeat the process with the other skewers until all the chicken is threaded.
  7. Line a baking pan that has a wire rack with aluminum foil on the bottom for easy clean up. Optional: You can coat the wire rack with cooking spray.
  8. Next, place the skewers on the wire rack/pan and make sure there is space to prevent them from sticking together.
  9. Place in the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Note: the cooking time will vary, so use a thermometer to check for doneness if unsure.
  10. Optional: Baste the chicken with its own juices or baste using melted butter with squeezed lemon juice.
  11. Make sure the chicken skewers are fully cooked in the center. Properly cooked chicken will reach 165 °F. Note: avoid dried out chicken skewers from overcooking
  12. Once the skewers are done, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!