Lemon Chicken Skewers - 5 Ingredients!
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
415 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Lemon Chicken Skewers - 5 Ingredients!
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Looking for a quick, healthy meal? Look no further, these tasty lemon chicken skewers are awesomely gluten-free, dairy-free and loaded with flavor!
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Ingredients
- 2 organic lemons
- 5 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 800 g chicken breast cut into 2 cm cubes
For the yogurt dip:
- 200 g Greek yogurt regular or dairy-free
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 1 teaspoon organic lemon zest
- sea salt and freshly-grated black pepper
Instructions
- Cut one lemon into thin round slices and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, add the chicken cubes, 4 tablespoons of oil, the juice of one lemon, and a generous pinch of salt, and mix all the ingredients.
- Thread the chicken cubes onto metal skewers alternating with folded slices of lemon.
- Cook the chicken lemon skewers on a hot grill or cast iron skillet, turning them often for 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the yogurt with the grated garlic, the lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- When ready, transfer the lemon chicken skewers onto a serving dish and serve them with the yogurt sauce.
Notes
- Alternatively, if you prefer, these lemon chicken skewers can also be baked in a preheated oven at 180C/360F for 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
251mg
(10%)
Potassium
815mg
(23%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
62IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 815mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 62IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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