Ingredients

  • 1/2 cups Plain Yogurt
  • 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
  • 6 cloves Garlic Clove, Pressed And Divided
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 3 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tablespoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 3 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut In Kebab-sized Squares
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Finely Chopped
  • 1 whole Lemon, Juiced
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 whole Red Onion

Method

  • 1.
  • Whisk yogurt, 6 tablespoons oil, 4 teaspoons garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne in large bowl.
  • Stir in chicken.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 to 6 hours.
  • Whisk remaining oil, remaining garlic, basil and lemon juice in small bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate while chicken is marinating.
  • 2.
  • Cut up peppers and onions.
  • 3.
  • Remove chicken from yogurt marinade; discard marinade.
  • Thread each skewer with 2 pieces pepper, 1 piece onion, 2 pieces chicken, and 1 piece onion.
  • Repeat twice more, ending with 2 additional pieces of pepper; set aside.
  • 4.
  • Heat grill (or broiler) to medium-high.
  • 5.
  • Grill half of kebabs, uncovered, turning each kebab one-quarter turn every 2 minutes, until chicken, peppers and onions are lightly browned and meat is fully cooked, about 8 minutes.
  • Check for doneness by cutting into one piece when it looks opaque on all sides.
  • Remove kebabs from grill when there is no pink at center.
  • Transfer to serving platter and brush kebabs all over with lemon dressing.
  • Repeat with remaining skewers and serve.