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Mediterranean chicken kabobs with greek yogurt sauce.
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Easy Greek Yogurt Sauce for Chicken Thigh Kebabs

This is sweet and Smoky, simple and tasty This is an easy grilled chicken thigh kebabs recipe, with a fantastic dipping sauce
Course Main Course Chicken
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 802kcal
Author Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 3/4 pounds chicken thighs boneless skin on chicken thighs. About 8 thighs Cut each into 3 pieces.
  • 3/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of the olive oil with the paprika. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cayenne, crushed red pepper and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper and mix well.
  • Light a grill. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper and thread 4 pieces onto each skewer. Oil the grate and grill the chicken over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and serve with the yogurt sauce and lemon wedges.

Notes

Make Ahead: The instructions call for a quick 15 minute marinade, however, you can make ahead and marinade the chicken up to 3 - 4 hours. The Greek yogurt sauce can be made as far ahead as 1 or two days. 
Tip: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be difficult to cut. Place them in the freezer for about 15 minutes before cutting. They'll be firmer and more cooperative.
How do I make chicken thigh kabobs without a grill? You can use your oven to broil the kabobs. Just place them on a foil-lined sheet pan and place them about 5 inches below the broiler. Watch them closely and cook them about 5 minutes per side. You can also use a stove-top grill pan. Just spray the pan with non-stick spray then get the pan nice and hot. Add the chicken skewers and cook about 5 minutes per side.
Always test chicken using an instant-read thermometer. A safe cooked temp for chicken is 165 degrees.

Nutrition

Calories: 802kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2020IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg