Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers, where tender chicken meets a zesty marinade of lemon and fresh herbs. Perfect for grilling at sunny barbecues or serving at cozy family dinners, these skewers deliver an unforgettable taste experience that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped oregano, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Combine with marinade in a bowl or zip-top bag. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, ensuring space between pieces for even cooking.
- Grill Time: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest & Serve: Allow skewers to rest for about five minutes before serving with fresh lemon wedges and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg