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.
وصفة أصلية من Forkin
- الوقت الإجمالي
- 1 س 5 د
- عدد الحصص
- 4
- الصعوبة
- متوسطة
- لكل حصة
- 400 kcal
تحضير المكوّنات
المكوّنات
المكوّنات
- 600 gchicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 كوبcherry tomato(اختياري)
- 0.5 قطعةred onion, cut into 1-inch pieces(اختياري)
- 1 قطعةbell pepper, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces(اختياري)
marinade
- 60 mlolive oil
- 30 mllemon juice
- 2 فصgarlic, minced
- 2 ملعقة صغيرةdried oregano
- 0.75 ملعقة صغيرةsalt
- 0.25 ملعقة صغيرةblack pepper, freshly ground
الأدوات
skewers · grill · large bowl · tongs
طريقة التحضير
خطوة بخطوة
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper for the marinade.
حوالي 2 د
- 2
Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade, tossing to ensure all pieces are well coated.
حوالي 1 د
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
ملاحظة الطاهي: 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.
حوالي 10 د
- 6
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, alternating with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper if using.
حوالي 10 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: 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.
حوالي 15 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: 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.
حوالي 5 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
لكل حصة
القيم الغذائية
- السعرات الحرارية
- 400kcal
- البروتين
- 47.6g
- الكربوهيدرات
- 7.1g
- الدهون
- 19.4g
- الألياف
- 1.8g
- السكر
- 3.4g
تقديرات محسوبة من كميات مكوّنات الوصفة. قد تختلف القيم باختلاف العلامات التجارية والبدائل.
حافظ على جودتها
Store leftover chicken skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or oven until warmed through.