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20-Min Garlic Chicken Skewers

Tender marinated chicken thighs on skewers, charred crispy and served with tahini yogurt sauce. Pure Lebanese flavor in under 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
42g
20-Min Garlic Chicken Skewers
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix 0.5 cup yogurt, 4 cloves minced garlic, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat.

  2. Step 2

    Thread chicken onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, packing pieces close together.

  3. Step 3

    Heat your broiler to high or preheat a grill pan to medium-high, about 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Broil or grill skewers 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, until edges are charred and center reaches 165°F.

  5. Step 5

    Whisk remaining 0.25 cup yogurt with tahini, remaining 2 cloves minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and water until creamy.

  6. Step 6

    Plate skewers, drizzle with tahini sauce, and scatter parsley on top.

Tools you’ll need

  • small mixing bowl
  • 4 metal or wooden skewers (or 8 short ones)
  • broiler or grill pan
  • meat thermometer (optional but recommended)
  • whisk

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