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Greek Chicken Skewers

These Grilled Chicken Skewers are the perfect summer meal!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Greek, Greek Inspired
Keyword greek chicken skewers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 273kcal
Author Madeline Tague

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon - zested and then juiced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic - grated or finely minced
  • 2 tsp kosher salt - if using table salt only use 1 tsp
  • 1 tsp paprika (sweet paprika not smoked)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

  • ** Soak bamboo skewers in water for a couple of hours before cooking to prevent burning on the grill
  • Add lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, salt, paprika, dried oregano, and onion powder in a mixing bowl. Whisk together until thoroughly combined.
  • Cut chicken breasts into small bite sized cubes and place in the bowl with the marinade. Toss to coat chicken evenly. Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least one hour or up to 4 hours.
  • Slide marinated chicken onto skewers. Preheat grill over high heat and make sure grill grates are very clean to prevent sticking.
  • When grill is heated to at least 550F, turn heat down to med-high and place skewers on grill.
  • Cook for 10-12 minutes - rotating every 2-3 minutes. Ensure that the chicken has an internal temperature of at least 165F before removing from the grill.
  • Serve warm with sides or let cool and serve on a salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1362mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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