Ultimate Juicy Grilled Chicken Skewers
These easy air fryer chicken skewers are made with tender boneless chicken thighs, a creamy Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon, and herb marinade, then cooked until juicy inside with beautifully browned, lightly charred edges. They're quick enough for a weeknight dinner and delicious with warm pita, tzatziki, fresh salad, or rice.
Servings 6 people
Calories 390kcal
Equipment
- 1 Flat metal skewers or 12-inch bamboo skewers
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Grill, cast-iron grill pan, or air fryer
- 1 Silicone basting brush
- 1 Instant-read meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 2½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1½-inch pieces
- ¾ cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 5 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1½ tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sumac
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cut chicken into even 1½-inch pieces.
- Whisk yogurt, oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, sumac, and garlic powder.
- Coat chicken thoroughly and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Thread chicken onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
- Grill over medium-high heat at 400–450°F, turning once, until browned and the thickest piece reaches 165°F. For an air fryer, cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Rest for 3–5 minutes, then garnish with herbs and serve with lemon.