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Easy Oven Baked Chicken Skewers

Kaylie
Baking chicken skewers in the oven is an easy and delicious weeknight dinner without having to fire up the grill! Chicken thigh pieces marinated in a flavorful yogurt sauce, and baked in less than 20 minutes, these chicken kabobs are  guaranteed to be tender and amazing with every bite!
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 6 skewers
Calories 396 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup greek yogurt full fat or reduced fat
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped or cut into 1 inch slices
  • 1 lemon, juiced about 3 tablespoons
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons oregano, dried
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken thighs into small, bite sized pieces about 1 ½ inches, fat trimmed off. Place into a large bowl.
  • Add lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, paprika, oregano, cumin, turmeric powder and ground pepper into a bowl with yogurt and mix well.
  • Add the yogurt mixture and onion into the bowl with chicken and mix well. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the fridge overnight or for minimum of 2-3 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, metal or wooden. (See note below for wooden skewers).
  • Place chicken skewers about 1 inch apart on a roasting pan, lined with foil for easy clean up. Bake for 11 to 12 minutes. Then broil on high for 4 minutes on each side, placing the meat about 4 inches from the broiler plate.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

*Nutritional facts provided are only an estimate, accuracy is not guaranteed.
  • If using chicken breast, make sure to reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes, but I’d still broil it for 4 minutes per side.
  • If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to skewering the chicken to prevent burning. 
  • For easy cleanup, use foil to cover your roasting pan or you can lightly grease the baking sheet.
  • Broiling the chicken sears the edges of the chicken and makes it much more flavorful.
  • Serve with this easy rice cooker turmeric rice!

Nutrition

Serving: 6skewersCalories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 27gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1293mgPotassium: 465mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 645IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 2mg
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