Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce are a must-try dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Lebanese cuisine right to your table. These kabobs feature tender chicken marinated in aromatic za’atar, grilled to perfection and served alongside a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce. Perfect for summer barbecues or casual family dinners, this recipe is an enticing spin on traditional grilled chicken that will impress your guests while being simple enough for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried za’atar
- 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Dill
- Mint
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, za’atar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes; toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the sauce: Combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, mint, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Mix well; refrigerate until serving.
- Preheat the grill: Heat grill to medium-high.
- Skewer the chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill kabobs: Cook skewers for about 10-15 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg