Main Course

Greek Chicken Skewers

Name: Greek Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 600 g chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes; 60 ml olive oil; 30 ml lemon juice; 2 gra garlic minced; 2 ct dried oregano; 0,75 ct salt; 0,25 ct black pepper freshly ground; 1 tassa cherry tomato (opcional); 0,5 u red onion cut into 1-inch pieces (opcional); 1 u bell pepper any color, cut into 1-inch pieces (opcional)

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.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 1 h 5 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Mitjana
Per ració: 400 kcal

Sense gluten

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

600 gchicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tassacherry tomato(opcional)
0,5 ured onion, cut into 1-inch pieces(opcional)
1 ubell pepper, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces(opcional)

marinade

60 mlolive oil
30 mllemon juice
2 gragarlic, minced
2 ctdried oregano
0,75 ctsalt
0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground

Estris

skewers · grill · large bowl · tongs

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper for the marinade.
Uns 2 min
2
Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade, tossing to ensure all pieces are well coated.
Uns 1 min
3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 10 min
6
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, alternating with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper if using.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 15 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.

Per ració

Nutrició

82%Puntuació

Calories: 400kcal
Proteïnes: 47,6g
Hidrats de carboni: 7,1g
Greixos: 19,4g
Fibra: 1,8g
Sucre: 3,4g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover chicken skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat gently in a microwave or oven until warmed through.