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 servings
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 600 g chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes; 60 ml olive oil; 30 ml lemon juice; 2 clove garlic minced; 2 tsp dried oregano; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 1 cup cherry tomato (optional); 0.5 pcs red onion cut into 1-inch pieces (optional); 1 pcs bell pepper any color, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)

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

Gluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

600 gchicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cupcherry tomato(optional)
0.5 pcsred onion, cut into 1-inch pieces(optional)
1 pcsbell pepper, any color, cut into 1-inch 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

82%Score

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

Storage

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

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or oven until warmed through.