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Yogurt Marinade for Chicken Kebabs (Simple & Reliable)

This yogurt marinade is designed to do one job well: keep chicken juicy over high heat.

It’s calm, balanced, and forgiving, protecting the meat while carrying spice and seasoning evenly. Use it as written or treat it as a base you can build on once you’re comfortable.

Yogurt Marinade for Chicken Kebabs

Yogurt Marinade for Chicken Kebabs (Simple & Reliable)

🔥 Easy Prep 10 mins 🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 200g full-fat natural yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Optional: chilli flakes, lemon zest, black pepper

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 84
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbs: 6g

Method

  1. Make the base – Spoon the yogurt into a bowl and whisk briefly until smooth. This gives you a clean, even starting point.
  2. Add flavour – Stir in the garlic, olive oil, spices, and salt. Mix until evenly combined and lightly glossy.
  3. Coat the chicken – Add the chicken and turn well so every piece is lightly coated. You’re aiming for coverage, not a thick layer.
  4. Rest and develop -Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. For best results, leave overnight so the flavours settle properly.

Notes

Before grilling, wipe off any thick clumps of marinade. Too much yogurt on the surface can catch before the chicken cooks through.

This isn’t a bold marinade. It’s a dependable one.

Once you’ve used it a few times, you’ll find chicken kebabs become easier to judge, easier to cook, and far less likely to dry out. That’s exactly what a good marinade should do.