Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs

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These Greek-inspired shish kebabs are a nice change from ordinary grilled chicken. They are excellent served with pita bread, garlicky tzatziki, and a Greek salad. Lamb can be substituted for chicken, and many variations of vegetables can be used.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 skewers
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before use.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  4. 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.

  5. 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).

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

290 Calories
13g Fat
9g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 290
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 34g 68%
Vitamin C 58mg 65%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 611mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.