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Spicy Chicken Skewers with Herbed Yogurt & Bulgur Pilaf

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Tender chicken chunks marinated in a bold, spicy glaze, grilled to perfection with peppers, served over warm flatbread with cooling herbed yogurt and flavorful bulgur pilaf – a vibrant Middle Eastern-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken Skewers:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water
  • For the Herbed Yogurt Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Bulgur Pilaf:
  • 1 cup fine bulgur
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small tomato, grated
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • To Serve:
  • Warm flatbread or pita
  • Extra dill or herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, tomato paste, lemon juice, paprika, chili flakes, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and chopped vegetables. Toss to coat and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Thread the chicken and vegetables onto skewers. Grill on medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through.
  3. Prepare the bulgur pilaf: In a saucepan, sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Stir in grated tomato and paprika. Add bulgur and broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  4. Make the yogurt sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
  5. To serve: Plate skewers over flatbread with a scoop of bulgur pilaf and a dollop of yogurt sauce. Garnish with fresh dill.

Notes

  • You can use chicken breast instead of thighs for a leaner option.
  • Soaking the skewers prevents burning on the grill.
  • The yogurt sauce can also be made with mint or parsley instead of dill.
  • Leftover pilaf makes a great side for other grilled dishes.

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Keywords: chicken skewers, spicy grilled chicken, bulgur pilaf, herbed yogurt sauce, Middle Eastern dinner

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