Zaatar Marinated Chicken Skewers

Category Main Course | Grilled | Middle Eastern
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinate Time 2–4 hours
Cook Time 12–15 minutes

Intro

These Zaatar Marinated Chicken Skewers bring bold flavor to your grill. Juicy pieces of chicken are soaked in a creamy, tangy zaatar yogurt marinade, then charred to perfection. Ideal for summer gatherings or a flavorful weeknight meal.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cubed
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp zaatar
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, zaatar, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 4.
Prepare for Grilling
Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
Grill the Skewers
Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked with nice grill marks.
Serve
Remove from grill and let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

Serve with warm pita and hummus.
Add grilled vegetables or a tabbouleh salad on the side.
Drizzle with tahini or garlic yogurt sauce.

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