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Greek grilled chicken skewers
Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, oregano and rosemary is a delicious, healthy dinner recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2lbs) chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped/crushed
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp rosemary finely chopped
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
For the skewers
- 1 red onion sliced into 2cm/1in chunks
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized chunks, approximately 5cm/2in in size.
- Mix all the marinade ingredients together and pour over the chicken.
- Toss to coat the chicken in the marinade then cover and marinade for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours in the fridge.
- Soak bamboo skewers in hot water for 30 minutes or alternatively use metal skewers.
- Thread marinated chicken and red onion onto skewers then brush with the remaining marinade.
- Cook on a hot grill or in a griddle pan on the stove for 2-3 minutes per side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, approximately 10 minutes in total.
- Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
582mg
(24%)
Potassium
651mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
132IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 132IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.