Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Bites with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Tender, juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken bites grilled until golden — finished with a creamy, tangy Mediterranean-style garlic yogurt sauce. So easy, so flavorful, and perfect for dinner, meal prep, or appetizers.

⭐ Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp cumin
• Zest + juice of ½ lemon
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce

• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

🔥 Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

1. Add cubed chicken to a bowl.
2. Pour in olive oil, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
3. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly.
4. Cover and marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).

2. Make the Garlic Yogurt Sauce

1. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning — add a pinch of salt or extra lemon if needed.
3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

3. Cook the Chicken

Grill method:

• Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken pieces and cook 8–10 minutes, turning until charred and fully cooked.

Stovetop method:

• Heat a skillet with a little olive oil.
• Add chicken cubes and cook on all sides until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).

4. Serve

• Arrange cooked chicken bites on a plate or tray.
• Drizzle generously with the garlic yogurt sauce.
• Sprinkle extra parsley on top for color.
• Serve warm.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• With rice or couscous
• Inside pita wraps
• Over salads
• As a high-protein appetizer
• With roasted vegetables