Name: Chicken Skewers with Vegetables and Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Turkey
Ingredients: 300 g chicken breast; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 1 purple onion; 150 g natural yogurt; 1 garlic clove; 0.5 lemon; cumin; paprika; 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin; salt

Chicken Skewers with Vegetables and Yogurt Sauce

Tasty, colorful, and creamy yogurt sauce without cream.

Ingredients

How many are you cooking for?

Original recipe for 2 servings

300 g chicken breast
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 purple onion
150 g natural yogurt
1 garlic clove
0.5 lemon
cumin
paprika
1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
salt

Step by step

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Step 1 Prep 15 min

Marinate the chicken in cubes with spices, oil, garlic, and lemon for 15 minutes. Season to taste at the end of cooking over medium heat.
Step 2 Prep

Alternate chicken and vegetables on skewers. Measure the ingredients before you start.
Step 3 Grill 12 min

Grill for 12 minutes. Serve with yogurt. Watch the time carefully: the perfect point makes a difference.

Storage

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave 1–2 min. Freeze only if the recipe allows.

Chef tips

Mise en place: chop and weigh before cooking so you don't run over time.
Taste for salt at the end; broths and canned foods already add sodium.
For meal prep, keep dressings separate until serving.

Allergens

Dairy

Diet

Not vegetarian (contains animal products)

Variations

Substitutions for a vegan version

Instead of: lactose from the recipe

Use: plant-based alternative without sugar (soy yogurt, oat milk or vegan cheese)

Why: Lactose provides protein and creaminess; plant-based versions maintain texture without casein.

Tip: Choose unsweetened products and adjust seasoning: sometimes a little extra salt is needed.

Other variations

Lighter version: reduce oil to 1 tablespoon and increase vegetable quantity in Chicken Skewers with Vegetables and Yogurt Sauce.
Batch cook: double quantities and store in containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Quick summary

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1 Marinate the chicken in cubes with spices, oil, garlic, and lemon for 15 minutes. Season to taste at the end of cooking…
2 Alternate chicken and vegetables on skewers. Measure the ingredients before you start.
3 Grill for 12 minutes. Serve with yogurt. Watch the time carefully: the perfect point makes a difference.