Lemony Marinated Chicken Skewers
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4.9
138 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Lemony Marinated Chicken Skewers
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A delicious and healthy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired chicken marinade with a bright burst of lemon, garlic, and spices. Perfect for grilling and summer cookouts.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs I prefer thighs
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro or parsley I prefer cilantro
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1 ½ inch strips for skewering. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro or parsley, crushed garlic, paprika, salt, cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper. Place the chicken pieces in a glass dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water while the chicken is marinating.
- Generously grease the grill and heat over medium. Skewer the chicken, evenly divided between 6-8 skewers.
- Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning once during cooking, until cooked through. Serve hot.
Notes
- You will also need: Wooden skewers
Nutrition Information
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Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
564mg
(24%)
Potassium
582mg
(17%)
Vitamin A
280IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5.2mg
(6%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.2mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
138 reviews
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