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Greek Chicken Skewers
Bursting with lemon, garlic and oregano flavours, yet low in calories, these Greek Chicken Skewers are a real crowd pleaser!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 334 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (juice only)
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 4 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 pinch sea salt and ground black pepper
Skewers:
- 6 chicken thighs boneless and skinless; cut into large chunks
- 2 bell peppers cut into chunks
- 1 Courgette (zucchini) cut into chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6. Soak the wooden skewers in water.
- Put 6 Chicken thighs, 2 Bell peppers and 1 Courgette (zucchini) into a bowl.
- Mix together 3 tablespoon Olive oil, juice of 1 Lemon, 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar, 4 Garlic clove, 1 teaspoon Dried thyme, 1 teaspoon Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon Dried basiland 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper.
- Pour over the chicken and vegetables and mix well. Put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but preferably for 2 hours.
- Thread onto the wooden skewers.
- Put the skewers on a baking tray and then into the oven for 25 minutes. Then put under the grill for 3-4 minutes each side to crisp up.
- Serve with flatbreads and dips.
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Notes
- Cut the chicken and vegetables evenly, so that they all cook at the same rate.
- If you are using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes first, otherwise they will burn.
- Don't skip the marinating step, as it really does intensify the flavour. Aim for 2 hours, but at least 30 minutes. Don't go for overnight, as you won't get the best texture chicken.
- For an extra intense lemon flavour, add lemon zest to the marinade.
- If you fancy a change from chicken, try making these with pork, beef or halloumi.
- You can swap the chicken thighs for chicken breast, but they won't be as juicy.
- If you are going to use different vegetables, make sure they are quick cooking, softer vegetables.
- Add a sprinkling of fresh chopped dill before serving for some extra flavour.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3skewers
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2350IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
152.6mg
(170%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3skewers | |
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2350IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 152.6mg | 170% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.