Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Bites with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites:
1 ½ lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground coriander
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
For Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
2 garlic cloves (finely grated or pressed)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley (chopped, optional)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Directions
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken pieces and toss to coat well.
Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours in the fridge).
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
Chill until serving.
Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
Thread chicken pieces onto skewers (or cook directly in a grill pan).
Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temp: 165°F / 74°C).
Place grilled chicken bites on a platter.
Garnish with parsley and serve with garlic yogurt sauce on the side.