Yoghurt marinated chicken skewers. The marinade for Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers is packed with crushed red pepper flakes, sweet paprika, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, garlic and lemon juice. Thread chicken pieces on skewers, dividing equally. Sprinkle each skewer with salt and pepper.
A riff on tandoori-style chicken, these chicken kebabs are marinated with yogurt and lemon, with smoked and hot paprika in place of the more traditional Indian spice blend. The result is a completely different, but equally delicious, dish. I swear there is something in yogurt, the enzymes or the amino acids or the probiotics or something, that tenderizes chicken. You can cook Yoghurt marinated chicken skewers using 7 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Yoghurt marinated chicken skewers
- It's 200 ml of natural yoghurt.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of mild curry powder.
- You need 1 tbsp of lemon juice.
- It's 1 tsp of ground cumin.
- It's 1 tsp of salt.
- You need Pinch of cinnamon.
- You need 300 g of Cubed chicken breast.
I don't know this for sure but I do know that every time I make. This yogurt marinade tastes best if you can leave it marinating overnight. A light meal in itself, enough for a family, or for two with lots of leftovers for lunches (yes, yum!). Spiced Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers with Quinoa Tabbouleh.
Yoghurt marinated chicken skewers step by step
- In a tub with a lid Mix all spices and lemon juice into the yoghurt add chicken mix well and then let marinate in the fridge for 3+ hours., ideally over night.
- Skewer onto wooden or metal kebabs (onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers etc can be added if desired).
- Bbq turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through can be grilled or griddled also.
In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, onion, garlic, lemon, mint, and olive oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. This yogurt marinated chicken recipe is super flavorful, tender, juicy and delicious. The fresh lemon adds a kick of flavor and it's a versatile recipe you can make for lunch or dinner. Grill it and serve with your favorite side, then use the leftovers for lunch!