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.
Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin
- Kokonaisaika
- 1 t 5 min
- Annoksia
- 4
- Vaikeustaso
- Keskitaso
- Annosta kohti
- 400 kcal
Esivalmistelut
Ainesosat
Ainesosat
- 600 gchicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 kuppicherry tomato(valinnainen)
- 0,5 kplred onion, cut into 1-inch pieces(valinnainen)
- 1 kplbell pepper, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces(valinnainen)
marinade
- 60 mlolive oil
- 30 mllemon juice
- 2 kynsigarlic, minced
- 2 tldried oregano
- 0,75 tlsalt
- 0,25 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
Välineet
skewers · grill · large bowl · tongs
Valmistusohje
Vaihe vaiheelta
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper for the marinade.
Noin 2 min
- 2
Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade, tossing to ensure all pieces are well coated.
Noin 1 min
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 10 min
- 6
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, alternating with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper if using.
Noin 10 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 15 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
Annosta kohti
Ravintoarvot
- Kalorit
- 400kcal
- Proteiini
- 47,6g
- Hiilihydraatit
- 7,1g
- Rasva
- 19,4g
- Kuitu
- 1,8g
- Sokeri
- 3,4g
Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.
Säilytä hyvänä
Store leftover chicken skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or oven until warmed through.