Greek Chicken Skewers
Flavorful chicken pieces marinated in a bright Mediterranean mixture of lemon, oregano, and garlic, then skewered and grilled until tender and slightly charred. These low-carb skewers are a perfect light and satisfying main course.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 400 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 600 gchicken breast, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
- 1 cupcherry tomato(optional)
- 0.5 pcsred onion, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces(optional)
- 1 pcsbell pepper, any color, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces(optional)
marinade
- 60 mlolive oil
- 30 mllemon juice
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tspdried oregano
- 0.75 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
skewers · grill · large bowl · tongs
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper for the marinade.
About 2 min
- 2
Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade, tossing to ensure all pieces are well coated.
About 1 min
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
Cook’s note: For best flavor, marinate for at least 1 hour.
- 4
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- 5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
About 10 min
- 6
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, alternating with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper if using.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Don't pack the chicken too tightly; leave a little space for even cooking.
- 7
Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Chicken is cooked when its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 8
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 400kcal
- Protein
- 47.6g
- Carbs
- 7.1g
- Fat
- 19.4g
- Fibre
- 1.8g
- Sugar
- 3.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover chicken skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or oven until warmed through.
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