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May 25, 2016 · 17 Comments

Lemon Yogurt and Basil Chicken Skewers

Chicken Recipes· Gluten Free Recipes· Grilling Recipes· Healthy Dinner Ideas· Keto Recipes· Low Fat Recipes· Summer BBQ's

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Boneless chicken marinated in Greek yogurt, fresh basil and lemon juice, skewered with fresh garden vegetables; then grilled to perfection.
Grilled chicken skewers with vegetables.

Boneless chicken marinated in Greek yogurt, fresh basil and lemon juice, skewered with fresh garden vegetables; then grilled to perfection.

Boneless chicken marinated in Greek yogurt, fresh basil and lemon juice, skewered with fresh garden vegetables; then grilled.

Boneless chicken marinated in Greek yogurt, fresh basil and lemon juice, skewered with fresh garden vegetables; then grilled to perfection.

I first made this recipe for Lemon Yogurt & Basil Chicken Skewers back in 2011 and they were SO good that this recipe has made it into three separate published cookbooks: Carrie's Experimental Kitchen (yours truly), The Greek Yogurt Cookbook (Lauren Kelly) and The Greek Yogurt Diet (Dr. Sonali Ruder). 

I've made these a few times and have tweaked the recipe slightly so I decided to share it here on the blog as well.

The first time I made these Lemon Yogurt & Basil Grilled Chicken Skewers, I used a lemon flavored yogurt; however, every time I've made it since, I've used plain Greek yogurt and added in lemon zest and juice for the flavoring.

It is a bit more natural using these ingredients without losing the flavor.

Lemon Yogurt & Basil Grilled Chicken Kabobs

How do you make Lemon Yogurt & Basil Chicken Skewers?

For this recipe you will need plain Greek yogurt, fresh basil, lemon, boneless chicken and fresh vegetables to add to the skewer.

I used plum tomatoes, zucchini, onion and mushrooms, but you can add other vegetables like peppers and yellow squash. 

You can use boneless chicken breasts or tenderloins; then cut them into pieces. Ten tenderloins make about 25-30 pieces.

Add the cut pieces of chicken to a resealable plastic bag; then in a separate bowl combine the yogurt, lemon zest and juice and basil.

A close up of food, with Chicken and Yogurt

Add the mixture to the bag and massage it into the chicken so that all of the pieces are coated; then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.

About 30 minutes before you are ready to grill, soak wooden skewers in warm water so they don't burn when placed on the grill. Or you can use metal skewers.

Next, cut the vegetables into large pieces. Make sure they are large enough to allow for shrinking when cooked. If they are too small, they will fall off of the skewer while grilling.

Lemon Yogurt & Basil Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Layer the chicken and vegetables on the skewer alternating pieces of chicken with the vegetables; then grill until the chicken is cooked through and white in the center; approximately 15-20 minutes.

We really love the flavor of these grilled Lemon Yogurt & Basil Chicken Skewers. With Memorial Day and Summer BBQ's on the horizon, now is the perfect time to try this recipe as these are a great way to feed a crowd. ~Enjoy!

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Lemon Yogurt & Basil Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Lemon Yogurt and Basil Chicken Skewers

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Boneless chicken marinated in Greek yogurt, fresh basil and lemon juice, skewered with fresh garden vegetables; then grilled to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Resting Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4- (4-ounce) boneless chicken breasts, large dice
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 4 cups large diced assorted raw vegetables (onions, mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, etc)
  • 12 skewers

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the yogurt, basil, lemon zest and juice; mix well.
  • Add the chicken to a large resealable bag; then add the yogurt mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling so the wood doesn't burn on the grill or use metal skewers.
  • Layer vegetables and chicken on the skewers; then grill until cooked through; approximately 15-20 minutes.

Notes

*Allow for an additional 2 hours up to overnight for refrigeration time before grilling.
Keyword chicken, grilling
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  1. Linda @ 2 Cookin' Mamas says

    June 01, 2016 at 8:28 am

    I've baked chicken with a topping of yogurt and cheese and it comes out so moist! Now that I've seen your recipe I don't know why I never tried it for grilling too. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 01, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      You're very welcome, I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Heather S says

    June 01, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    This looks so good! We have freshly butchered chicken so this would be perfect!

    Reply
  3. Cheryl says

    June 01, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    These look so good and so simple! Pinning!

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 02, 2016 at 5:56 am

      Thanks Cheryl!

      Reply
  4. Terry Poage says

    June 01, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    They look so good, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Margaret Vasut says

    June 01, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    My husband will be grilling this up soon!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 02, 2016 at 5:56 am

      I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  6. Michelle P says

    June 01, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    4 stars
    OOOO, this sounds yummy!

    Reply
  7. Michelle Ford-Copley says

    June 02, 2016 at 12:31 am

    5 stars
    omgosh! I love cutting calories and fat with yogurt instead of sour cream and this sounds wonderful. It is grilling season and I have to MAKE myself cook on the stove this time of year. I love my grill! I will be trying this over the weekend!

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    • Michelle Ford-Copley says

      June 02, 2016 at 12:33 am

      and fresh basil growing on the patio! This gets better and better! lol

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 02, 2016 at 5:57 am

      I hope you love these as much as we do!

      Reply
  8. cleo sids says

    June 02, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    Looks so colourful and amazing.

    Reply
  9. KalynsKitchen says

    June 03, 2016 at 11:13 am

    Happy Friday! Just letting you know I featured this recipe today in my weekly Low-Carb Recipe Love on Fridays post. I hope a lot of my readers will come and get the recipe for their menu next week!

    Reply
  10. J. Husin says

    June 06, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    This kebab looks delicious. Perfect for my Keto diet! Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Brigid OHara says

    June 07, 2016 at 7:04 am

    I have been looking for a great new grilling recipe to try and this looks amazing. I can't wait to try it for dinner. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:02 am

      Well then I'm so glad you found me! I really do hope you enjoy the recipe...we love it here! šŸ™‚

      Reply

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