Greek Chicken Kabobs
Bring the summer to your plate with these delicious Greek chicken kabobs from the BBQ. Taste the authentic Mediterranean flavors with the tender chicken marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic herbs. This is the perfect dish for sultry summer evenings. Make this recipe quickly and introduce yourself to the delicious Greek kitchen. You will enjoy this!
Ingredients
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dill
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika powder
- ½ red chili pepper without seeds, finely chopped
Chicken skewers
- 1 pound chicken breast in cubes of 1 x 1 inches (2 x 2 cm)
- 1 red onion peeled and cut into wedges
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Instructions
- Mix the olive oil, garlic, oregano, dill, lemon juice, paprika, and pepper in a large bowl.3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dill, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon paprika powder, ½ red chili pepper
- Add the chicken to the bowl and stir well to coat each piece of chicken with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.1 pound chicken breast
- Thread the chicken fillet cubes onto a skewer, alternating with the red onion segments.1 red onion
- Cook the skewers, turning occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes until cooked through. The core temperature is between 158–162 °F (70 and 72 °C).
- Serve immediately.
NOTES
1. Variations
- You can add bell pepper or cherry tomatoes instead of red onion (or in addition).
- Add ½ teaspoon of chili flakes to the marinade if you like spicy.
- Herbs: Besides oregano and dill (or instead of), you can also use basil, rosemary, or thyme.
- Refrigerator: Store the skewers uncooked and covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can also keep them baked in the refrigerator for up to 2 days (covered with plastic wrap).
- Freezer: Make the Greek chicken skewers and store them in a freezer box. Baked or unbaked, they will keep for up to a month. Let thaw in the refrigerator. TIP: put baking paper between the skewers, so you can easily remove them from the freezer box.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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