Harissa-Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers with Charred Scallions

These skewers take their inspiration from the vibrant grilling traditions of the Mediterranean and North Africa, where smoky char and bold spice pastes meet the cooling tang of yogurt. Boneless chicken thighs are marinated in a mixture of harissa, whole-milk yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, which both tenderizes the meat and infuses it with deep, complex heat. Threaded onto skewers with sweet, blistered scallions, the chicken grills up juicy on the inside with irresistibly charred, caramelized edges. This dish fits beautifully into a Mediterranean eating pattern: it leans on lean poultry rather than red meat, uses extra virgin olive oil as the primary fat, and gets its flavor from spices, herbs, garlic, and lemon rather than salt or processed condiments. The yogurt marinade adds a dose of protein and probiotics while keeping the chicken moist without excess oil. Serve the skewers with a simple salad, whole grains like bulgur or farro, and a dollop of extra yogurt for a satisfying, heart-healthy dinner that still feels like a feast. Perfect for a backyard grill night or a quick weeknight dinner under the broiler, these skewers come together with minimal hands-on effort once the chicken has had time to marinate. The result is smoky, tangy, and just spicy enough — a dinner that proves healthy eating can be bold and exciting.</long_description> <parameter name="meta_description">Smoky harissa-yogurt chicken skewers with charred scallions — a bold, tangy Mediterranean grilled dinner ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

• 2 lbsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
• 0.5 cupPlain whole-milk Greek yogurt
• 3 tbspharissa paste, adjust to taste
• 2 tbspextra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsplemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1 tspground cumin
• 1 tspsmoked paprika
• 0.75 tspsalt
• 0.25 tspblack pepper
• 12 wholescallions, trimmed, cut into 2-inch segments
• 1 wholelemon wedges, for serving
• 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• 0.25 cupPlain yogurt, optional, for serving

Method

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