Zesty Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Herby Yogurt Dip

Ingredients

• 1 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

1. 01
   In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken cubes and mix well to coat. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
2. 02
   Thread marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
3. 03
   Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the skewers onto the grill.
4. 04
   Grill the skewers for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks.
5. 05
   While the chicken is grilling, prepare the herby yogurt dip. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mint, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
6. 06
   Once the chicken skewers are cooked, remove them from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
7. 07
   Serve the chicken skewers hot with the herby yogurt dip on the side.