Healthy Chicken Skewers with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce | Easy High-Protein Dinner

Serves

3-Feb

Prep Time

10 + 30 min

Total Time

10-20 depend on cook method min

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These Healthy Chicken Skewers are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make with your choice of air fryer, oven, or grill! Paired with a creamy garlic Parmesan yogurt drizzle, it‚‘s the perfect protein-packed dinner for summer nights or weeknight meals. Fresh, bright, and bursting with flavor‚Äîthis one‚‘s a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 tbls avocado oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
Black pepper to taste
Juice of ½ lemon (adds brightness and helps tenderize)

For the Garlic Parmesan Yogurt Drizzle:

1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tbls olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Pinch of salt
Pinch of red chili flakes
Splash of lemon juice or white wine vinegar (to brighten and thin the sauce)

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Directions

Soak wooden skewers in warm water for 10 minutes to prevent burning. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine cubed chicken with avocado oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, lemon, and black pepper. Let marinate while skewers soak. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Thread the seasoned chicken on the skewers, pressing the pieces tightly against each other (this ensures juicier meat by preventing the chicken from drying out during cooking).
Pick your prefered cooking method: 1. Grill on a hot cast iron pan for about 3 minutes per side or until they get those nice grill marks 2. Bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until fully cooked 3. Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes. Flip skewers and cook for another 5 minutes.
Make the yogurt drizzle by adding all the drizzle ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Serve drizzled or on the side as a dipping sauce. Garnish with lemon wedge and a sprinkle of parsley.