Mediterranean Chicken Kabob
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
10 skewers
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Calories
228 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Mediterranean Chicken Kabob
Description
The Mediterranean Chicken Kabob recipe combines boneless chicken fillets cut into cubes with diced red and green bell peppers and red onion. Both the chicken and vegetables are marinated separately in olive oil, lemon juice, chopped garlic, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The marinating process enhances the ingredients with bright, savory, and herbal notes. Wooden skewers are soaked before threading the alternating pieces of chicken and vegetables to avoid burning on the grill. Grilling over medium-high heat creates a slightly charred exterior while keeping the chicken juicy and the vegetables tender-crisp. This dish is well suited for outdoor grilling and enjoyed as a main course or with sides like rice or salad.
Ingredients
Chicken Kebabs
- 3 chicken fillet cut in 1-inch cubes
- 2 bell pepper red
- 2 green bell pepper
- 1 red onion
Chicken Kebab marinade
- ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil divided
- lemon divided, juice of 1
- 6 clove garlic divided, chopped
- 2 teaspoon paprika divided
- 2 teaspoon thyme divided
- 4 teaspoon oregano divided
- 4 teaspoon salt divided
- 2 teaspoon black pepper divided, freshly ground
Instructions
Marinade
- Mix 1/2 of all ingredients for the marinade in small bowl. Place chicken in a ziplock bag and pour marinade over it. Marinade in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix the other HALF of the ingredients in the same bowl pour into a ziplock bag with the vegetables. Marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- If you are using wood skewers, while the chicken and veggies are marinating, soak the skewers in water for about 15 minutes. You need to soak wooden skewers in water for about 20- 30 minutes to keep them from igniting right there on the grill. I have also noticed that it's much easier to slide out the meat and veggies on your plate if the skewers have been soaked before grilling.
Chicken Kebabs
- Thread the chicken and peppers and onions on the skewers. I usually place about 5-6 chicken pieces and a combo of peppers and onion in between.
- Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray the grates lightly with oil and grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or until the center is no longer pink.
- You can also bake this Mediterranean chicken skewers in the oven if you want to. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Place chicken skewers on roasting racks over two foil-lined baking sheets and bake for about 10-15 minutes, turn over once and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes on the other side, or until they are baked through.
Notes
- Discard the marinade after marinating to avoid excess salt and flavor imbalance when grilling.
- Soak wooden skewers for 20-30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from catching fire and to help release food easily.
- Allow at least 30 minutes for marinating both chicken and vegetables to develop full flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 126g | |
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.6g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17.1g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.2g | 84% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2.6g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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