Meat & Poultry
Healthy Chicken Skewers with Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce
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)
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
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).
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
