Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs
These shish kebabs, inspired by Greek flavors, provide a delightful departure from your typical grilled chicken. They pair wonderfully with pita bread, flavorful tzatziki, and a traditional Greek salad. If desired, you can replace chicken with lamb, and there are numerous vegetable variations to explore.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 6 wooden skewers
- 2 large green or red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, quartered and separated into pieces
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 12 fresh mushrooms
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before use.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess liquid; discard remaining marinade. Alternately thread chicken with bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, and mushrooms onto the skewers.
- Cook skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 34gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
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