Yogurt Chicken Marinade Skewers on Grill – Tender and Juicy BBQ

If you want to make an impression at the grill, you do not need exotic ingredients. You need the right technique. And one thing that works almost like magic: yogurt.

Yogurt is not just for sauce. Its enzymes help break down the fibers in the meat, which makes chicken incredibly tender and juicy. It is one of those things you try once and then never really go back.

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Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Skewers

• 400 g chicken
• 150 g plain yogurt
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp paprika
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Cut the chicken into pieces, mix all the ingredients together and coat the meat well. Leave it to marinate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. Then thread onto skewers and grill over medium heat for about 10–12 minutes.

Yogurt works as a natural tenderizer, which means soft, juicy meat without drying it out.

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Smash Burger – Crispy Edges, Juicy Center

Instead of making a thick burger, make it thin.

• shape a ball of ground meat
• place it on a hot plate or cast iron pan
• press it down firmly into a thin layer
• cook for 1–2 minutes per side
You get a caramelized crust and much more flavor.

Do not flip it more than once. Flip once, done.

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Halloumi is perfect for the grill, but it likes to stick.

• cut the cheese into slices
• brush the cheese lightly with oil, not the grate
• grill for 2–3 minutes per side

Oil the cheese, not the grate. That way it sticks less and browns better.

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Side Dish: Flatbreads in 2 Minutes

You can warm flatbreads right on the edge of the grill.

• place them on the cooler side of the grill
• cover with foil or a lid
• heat for 1–2 minutes
They become soft, lightly toasted and ready to serve.

A little moisture or steam nearby helps keep them fluffy.

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Sometimes the most expensive cut of meat does not win. Technique wins. And here you have three that work every time.

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