4.3 from 99 votes
Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers
Greek flavors inspire citrus infused chunks of chicken thanks to a tart marinade that keeps the chicken juicy with a lemony punch.
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 5 makes 5 skewers
Calories: 204 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 3 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 7-8 green onions
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into thirds, and then slice again into about 1-inch chunks. Place chicken chunks in a freezer bag and set aside.
- Zest one of the lemons and add to a medium size bowl. Juice that lemon plus one more, add to the lemon zest and then add the minced garlic and oregano and stir. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk to combine. Add kosher salt and pepper. Pour the marinade into the freezer bag with the chicken chunks and let marinade for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours in the refrigerator.
- When ready to grill, prepare the grill by lightly oiling the grate with vegetable oil or cooking spray and set to medium high heat.
- If using wooden skewers, prepare them by soaking in water for 10 minutes. If using metal skewers, no prep is necessary.
- Slice the remaining lemon in thin rounds and then slice the rounds in half. Trim the bottoms of the green onions off and cut into 1-inch lengths.
- Thread one piece of the chicken onto a skewer then two slices of green onion, and then another piece of chicken. Fold a slice of lemon in half and thread next to the chicken, grouping closely on the skewer. Add another piece of chicken, then green onions and repeat the pattern until you've reached the end of the skewer, ending with chicken. Discard any of the remaining marinade.
- Grill chicken, turning often so each side browns and has light grill marks, until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
498mg
(21%)
Potassium
260mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5makes 5 skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 498mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.