Description
Enjoy flavorful and tender grilled Greek chicken kabobs marinated in a zesty lemon and herb mixture, perfect for a quick and delicious outdoor meal or indoor grilling experience.
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Chicken
- 2 to 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 to 1 1/4 inch cubes
Optional
- Vegetables like zucchini, onions, bell peppers, or pre-cooked baby potatoes
Instructions
- Prepare skewers: Have stainless steel skewers ready. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- Make marinade: In a large resealable bag, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Marinate chicken: Add chicken cubes to the marinade bag, seal tightly, and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate and marinate for 2 to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
- Preheat grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Assemble kabobs: Thread marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving space between pieces for even cooking.
- Grill: Cook the kabobs for about 3-4 minutes per side, totaling 12-14 minutes, until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Optional oven finish: If needed, place the skewers on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 5-8 minutes to ensure complete cooking.
- Rest and serve: Let the kabobs rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your flavorful grilled Greek chicken skewers!
Notes
- During the last 20-30 minutes of marinating, let the chicken sit at room temperature to promote even cooking.
- Soak wooden or bamboo skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- Do not marinate the chicken for more than 3 hours as the lemon marinade can make the meat tough and rubbery.
- Feel free to add vegetables like zucchini, onions, or bell peppers on the skewers for more variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (about 3 ounces of chicken)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
