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Quick and Easy Mediterranean Dinner – Healthy Grilled Chicken Skewers Recipe

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This Quick and Easy Mediterranean Dinner is packed with juicy grilled chicken skewers, creamy garlic yogurt sauce, fresh herbs, and bright lemon flavor. It is the perfect easy dinner idea for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, meal prep lunches, and healthy family dinners. The smoky charred chicken combined with cool Mediterranean-inspired sauce creates a restaurant-quality meal right at home. If you are searching for quick dinner recipes, healthy dinner ideas, easy Mediterranean recipes, grilled chicken skewers, or flavorful food ideas for the week, this recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Serve it with warm pita bread, rice, salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes plus marinating time
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cucumber grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for sauce
  • 1 garlic clove minced for sauce
  • 4 pita breads warmed
  • 2 cups cooked rice or salad for serving
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
  4. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving small spaces between each piece.
  5. In a separate bowl, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, mint, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Preheat a grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
  7. Cook the skewers for several minutes per side, rotating occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly charred.
  8. Remove the skewers from the heat and allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Serve the chicken skewers with warm pita bread, rice, salad, and yogurt sauce.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley, mint, and lemon wedges before serving.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken longer creates deeper flavor and more tender texture.
  • Avoid overcrowding the skewers so the chicken cooks evenly and develops a beautiful char.
  • Fresh lemon juice and fresh herbs provide the brightest Mediterranean flavor.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

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