Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
5 makes 5 skewers
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Calories
204 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers
Description
This recipe involves cutting boneless chicken breasts into uniform chunks and marinating them in a mixture of lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The citrus and garlic infuse the chicken with fresh, sharp flavors, while the olive oil maintains moisture during cooking.
Grilling over medium-high heat imparts a lightly smoky char on the surface while keeping the interior juicy and tender. The chicken is threaded alternately with lemon slices and green onion segments on skewers to add flavor and visual appeal. Pre-soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers can be used.
Serving these lemon chicken skewers hot off the grill highlights their bright and savory profile, making them suitable as a main dish or part of a shared grilled platter. The marinade time lasting from 30 minutes up to 3 hours allows flavor penetration without overwhelming the chicken's natural taste.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless
- 3 lemon plural
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5makes 5 skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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