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Lemony Marinated Chicken Skewers

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Generously grease the grill and heat over medium. Skewer the chicken, evenly divided between 6-8 skewers.
  3. 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

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

% 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.