Mediterranean Chicken Skewers
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 skewers
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Calories
412 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Chicken Skewers
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Fresh spinach, spices, lemon and olive oil are combined in an amazing marinade for these grilled Mediterranean Chicken Skewers!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
- 1 cup hummus
Instructions
- Add the spinach, garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and olive oil to a blender or food processor.
- Turn on and puree until smooth.
- Turn the blender off and pour the mixture into a large ziplock bag, add the chicken to the bag and toss together.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the bag and skewer 6-8 pieces of chicken on 6 skewers. *If using wood skewers, be sure to soak in water for an hour before using.
- Grill the chicken skewers over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side.
- Serve with hummus on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
534mg
(22%)
Potassium
748mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1358mg
(27%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 534mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1358mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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6 reviews
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