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Easy herby lemon skewers
Easy lemon chicken skewers with garlic and herbs are delicious, healthy and fast making them perfect for summer dinners served with simple side dishes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Servings: 4
Calories: 258 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2-3 garlic clove crushed
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
For the skewers
- 4 large chicken breasts skinless, boneless
- Wooden skewers soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the marinade.
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized chunks and place in a bowl. Pour over the marinade, cover and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours, covered in the fridge.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers.
- Heat an outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan then cook the skewers, turning every 3-5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
714mg
(30%)
Potassium
434mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8.7mg
(10%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.