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Lemon Chicken Skewers with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
In collaboration with
Laura Beaulé - Dash of Honey
4-6
Portions
1h
Brining
25 min
Prepping
10 min
Cooking
Recipe
Easy
Ingredients
Chicken Skewers
- 4 Exceldor chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 5–6 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice and zest of ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1-2 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- 6-8 Greek-style pita breads
- Sliced red onions or pickled onions
- Sliced tomatoes
- Ribboned mini cucumbers
- Lettuce
Directions
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- In a large bowl, mix the 1-inch chicken cubes with 5–6 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup olive oil, the juice and zest of ½ lemon, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp salt, 1 ½ tsp ground cumin, and ½ tsp ground turmeric. Toss well to coat the chicken evenly. Ideally, marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours if prepping ahead.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto approximately 8 skewers (wooden or metal). If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
- Preheat the BBQ to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning them every 2 to 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the garlic yogurt sauce: in a bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, the juice and zest of ½ lemon, and 1 minced garlic clove. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and adjust as needed.
- To assemble, serve the grilled chicken in warm pita bread with garlic yogurt sauce, sliced tomatoes, cucumber ribbons, red onions, and lettuce.