🍗 Marinade & Skewer Ingredients

• ✓2 lbs (900g) Boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• ✓1/2 cup Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
• ✓3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• ✓2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice (plus zest of 1/2 lemon)
• ✓1.5 tbsp Tomato paste
• ✓5-6 cloves Fresh garlic, finely grated or microplaned
• ✓1 tsp Smoked paprika
• ✓1 tsp Ground cumin
• ✓1/2 tsp Ground coriander & dried oregano
• ✓1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon or allspice
• ✓1.25 tsp Fine sea salt & 1/2 tsp black pepper
• ✓Optional: Red onion & bell pepper chunks for threading

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Whisk the Spiced Marinade In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, tomato paste, grated garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and vibrant red-orange.
2. Coat and Marinate Add the cubed chicken to the bowl, folding until every piece is completely coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor infusion).
3. Thread the Skewers If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand. Thread 4 to 5 pieces of marinated chicken per skewer, alternating with red onion and bell pepper chunks if desired.
4. Grill to Blistered Perfection Heat a cast-iron grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat with a light brush of oil. Cook skewers for 4–5 minutes per side (10–12 minutes total) until charred grill marks form and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Rest & Serve Transfer the skewers to a warm platter lined with flatbread and let rest for 3–5 minutes so the savory juices redistribute throughout the meat.