20-Min Garlic Butter Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken breast chunks marinated in garlicky yogurt and lemon, then seared until golden in a hot skillet. Serve with warm pita and crisp cucumbers for the ultimate weeknight shish taouk.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 pieces pita bread, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until coated.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook 5–6 minutes without stirring until golden brown.
- 4
Stir and cook another 4–5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and edges caramelize.
- 5
Warm pita in a dry skillet or over a flame for 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- 6
Slide chicken onto pitas. Serve immediately with sliced cucumber and additional lemon.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- wooden spoon or spatula
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