Description
Middle Eastern Garlic Chicken Skewers with Creamy Garlic Dip are a flavorful and irresistible dish perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken cubes, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to create the creamy garlic dip.
- Serve the chicken skewers hot with the creamy garlic dip and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with pita bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust the garlic quantity according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with dip
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg