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
Servings 4
Calories 802kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 ¾ pounds chicken thighs boneless skin on chicken thighs. About 8 thighs Cut each into 3 pieces.
- ¾ cup Plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk ½ 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