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Grilled Lemon Dijon Chicken Skewers

For an easy weeknight chicken dinner, marinade boneless chicken breast in this easy, homemade lemon Dijon marinade and refrigerate overnight (or you can freeze them to use another day). Then throw them on the grill! 

Cook Time
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Additional Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh oregano (or 2 tsp dry)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
  • 16 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1/2 red onion (quartered and layers separated)
  • 4 lemon wedges for serving
  • 4 metal skewers

Instructions

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  1. Combine garlic, oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. Place chicken in a gallon sized bag and pour the marinade over them, refrigerate overnight.
  3. Thread the chicken and onion layers onto the skewers.
  4. Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Spray the grates lightly with oil and grill about 5 minutes on each side, or until the center is no longer pink.
  6. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1skewer Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 4g (6%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 452mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Serving 1skewer
Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 4g 6%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 452mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.