Ingredients:
- 2.5 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 3/4 cup (180g) plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (6g) lemon zest, finely grated
- 4 cloves (20g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5g) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (6g) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (6g) kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp (3g) black pepper
- 1/4 tsp (1g) cayenne pepper
Instructions:
- Mix the dry aromatics. Combine minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl. Stir them together first so you don't get any spicy clumps.
- Combine the liquids. Whisk in the olive oil and lemon juice. Keep stirring until the oil and acid are combined.
- Add the yogurt. Fold in the Greek yogurt. Whisk vigorously until the Chicken Kabob Marinade is a uniform, pale orange color and velvety in texture.
- Coat the chicken. Pour the mixture over the cubed chicken in a bowl or bag. Massage the meat with your hands to make sure the marinade gets into every crevice.
- Chill and soak. Seal the bag tightly and put it in the fridge for 4 hours. For the best results, leave it overnight.
- Thread the skewers. Slide the marinated chicken onto skewers. Leave a tiny bit of space between the pieces so the heat can circulate.
- Prep the heat. Get your grill to medium high heat. You want a sizzle the second the meat hits the grate.
- Grill the meat. Cook for 12-15 minutes, turning every few minutes. Cook until the edges are charred and the internal temp hits 160°F.