Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers with Garlicky White Sauce
A quick and flavorful recipe for Middle Eastern-style chicken skewers, perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a blend of spices and yogurt, then baked until tender and juicy. It's served with a creamy, garlicky white sauce.
Ingredients
- chicken thighs
- olive oil
- paprika
- garlic powder
- dried thyme
- chili powder
- cinnamon
- all-purpose flour
- tomato paste
- sour cream
- whole lemon
- whole white onion
- salt
- mayonnaise
- sour cream
- garlic
- fresh parsley
- lemon zest
- whole lemon
- sumac
- salt
Method
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and a generous pinch of salt.
- 2
Add the paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, chili powder, cinnamon, and all-purpose flour to the bowl.
- 3
Squeeze in the tomato paste, add the sour cream (or yogurt), and the juice of one lemon.
- 4
Using your hands, mix everything thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade.
- 5
Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes, or longer for more flavor.
- 6
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, alternating with chunks of white onion.
- 8
Place the skewers on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 9
Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
- 10
While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and sumac.
- 11
Squeeze in the juice of one lemon.
- 12
Stir well until all ingredients are combined and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 13
Once the chicken skewers are cooked, remove them from the oven.
- 14
Drizzle the garlicky white sauce over the hot skewers.
- 15
Garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
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