Yogurt Marinated Apricot Chicken Skewers
These tender chicken skewers are marinated in a creamy Greek yogurt blend with apricot preserves and spices for a juicy, sweet-savory meal cooked to perfection on the grill.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt thick and creamy
- ½ cup Apricot preserves for that fruity sweetness
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil to keep things slick
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice to add some zing
- 2 cloves Garlic minced real fine
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin earthy and warm
- ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika for depth and color
- ½ teaspoon Salt balances flavors
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper adds a little spice
- Wooden or metal skewers soak wooden ones to avoid burning
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, apricot preserves, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add chicken chunks to marinade, stir to coat, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes; metal skewers can be used directly.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, spacing evenly but snug.
- Grill skewers for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Remove from grill and let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate chicken overnight and use metal skewers when grilling over high heat. Leftovers store well for meal prep!