🍢 Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Mezze Platter
🍽️ Description
This dish brings together juicy, herb-marinated chicken skewers with a vibrant mezze spread—think creamy hummus, refreshing salads, tangy dips, and warm pita. It’s colorful, balanced, and perfect for sharing, with flavors from across the Mediterranean: citrus, garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs.
📝 Ingredients
For the chicken skewers:
- 600g chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt & black pepper
For the mezze platter:
- Hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- Tzatziki (yogurt, cucumber, garlic dip)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber slices
- Kalamata olives
- Feta cheese cubes
- Warm pita bread or flatbread
- Fresh parsley or mint
- Olive oil for drizzling
👩🍳 Instructions
- Marinate the chicken
- Mix olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor).
- Assemble skewers
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Cook
- Grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Alternatively, bake at 200°C (400°F) for about 20 minutes.
- Prepare mezze platter
- Arrange hummus, tzatziki, vegetables, olives, and feta on a large serving board.
- Serve
- Place hot chicken skewers alongside the mezze.
- Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle herbs, and serve with warm pita.
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I cook the skewers without a grill?
A: Yes, use a grill pan, oven, or even an air fryer.
Q: What cut of chicken is best?
A: Thighs are juicier; breasts are leaner but still work well if not overcooked.
Q: Can I prep this ahead?
A: Yes—marinate the chicken and prep dips a day in advance.
Q: How do I keep chicken juicy?
A: Don’t overcook, and include yogurt in the marinade for tenderness.