Ingredients
– 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into large chunks
– ½ cup plain whole milk yogurt
– ¼ cup lemon juice
– ¼ cup olive oil
– 6 garlic cloves crushed
– 1 tablespoon tomato paste
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon oregano
– ½ teaspoon ground ginger
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1-Cut the 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast into large, even chunks to promote uniform cooking.
2-Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, adding a wedge of white onion on each if you like, for extra flavor.
3-Preheat your grill to medium heat, around 350-400°F, to get that perfect char without burning.
4-Grill the skewers for 5 to 8 minutes per side until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice golden color.
5-Serve immediately with pita bread, lettuce, and garlic sauce for a complete meal.
Last Step:
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⏳ Marinate chicken for at least 4 hours or overnight to maximize juiciness and flavor.
🔥 Cover grilled chicken with pita bread immediately after cooking to keep it moist.
🥛 Use plain full-fat yogurt (not Greek) for a moister and tender result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
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- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Lebanese
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 pound chicken
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 595 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg