Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Dip

Name: Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Dip
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 cup full-fat yogurt such as Greek yogurt; 3 cloves garlic grated; 3 fresh thyme; 1 tbsp zesty seasoning; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of 1 lemon; 3 tbsps olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste; 1/2 tsp black pepper plus more to taste; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 1/2-inch (3 1/2 cm) cubes; Vegetable oil for cooking; 1 cup full-fat yogurt such as Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp zesty seasoning; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 2 tbsps olive oil; 2 tbsps fresh minced basil; Kosher salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Looking for a fun way to entertain? These Chicken Skewers are sure to be a party hit. McCormick® Zesty Seasoning is added to Greek yogurt to work double-duty in this recipe, serving as the seasoning and marinade for the chicken skewers, as well as the lemon and herb-infu... Read More Read Less

30m

PREP TIME

10m

COOK TIME

19

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chicken Skewers
1 cup full-fat yogurt, such as Greek yogurt Substitutions available
- Icelandic skyr
3 cloves garlic, grated
3 fresh thyme
1 tablespoon zesty seasoning
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch (3 1/2 cm) cubes
Vegetable oil, for cooking
Yogurt Dip
1 cup full-fat yogurt, such as Greek yogurt Substitutions available
- Icelandic skyr
1 tablespoon zesty seasoning
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh minced basil
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1 To make the chicken, combine the yogurt, garlic, thyme leaves, Zesty Seasoning, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk well.
2 Add the cubed chicken to the marinade and stir well to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
3 While the chicken marinates, make the yogurt dip. In a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt, Zesty Seasoning, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
4 Once chicken has marinated, thread 2 to 3 pieces of chicken lengthwise onto a wooden skewer. Leave at least 1 inch of space at the bottom of each skewer so you can maneuver them while cooking. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
5 Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush a few teaspoons of vegetable oil on the pan. Season the chicken skewers with salt and pepper and add a few at a time to the grill pan, ensuring the skewers are laid perpendicular to the grill lines. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set the cooked skewers on a plate or tray while you cook the rest.
6 Arrange the skewers on platter and serve with the yogurt dipping sauce.
7 Enjoy!