Mediterranean Sesame‑Glazed Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken pieces marinated in olive oil, lemon, and sesame, then grilled and served with a cucumber‑yogurt dip.

Total
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 g Chicken breast, cut into bite‑size pieces
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup Cucumber, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh dill, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let marinate while you prepare the dip (about 5 minutes).
- 2
Mix Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, and dill in a small bowl; season with a pinch of salt and set aside.
- 3
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers (metal or soaked wooden). Grill over medium‑high heat for 4‑5 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
- 4
Remove the skewers from the grill, let rest 1 minute, then serve with the cucumber‑yogurt dip.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
260
13% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
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