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Chicken skewers on a platter with dip
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Chicken Souvlaki (Grilled Chicken Skewers)

Delicious Grilled Chicken Skewers that have been marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic and herbs
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie
Keyword chicken, chicken souvlaki, greek chicken, kabobs, lemon
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 220kcal
Author angela@mealstreetkitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dry greek oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/3 large red onion cut into pieces

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breast into 1 inch pieces and place in a ziploc bag. In a bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients (except onion) and pour into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag and massage marinade into chicken so that all of it is coated. Place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight. The next day, place chicken and onion on skewers and grill until cooked though. Serve with warm flatbread and Tzatziki sauce (see recipe below). and suggested condiments
    chicken skewers raw

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg