Marinated Mediterranean Chicken Pita and Slaw

Chicken skewers, marinated in coleslaw dressing and spices, are grilled and served with pita bread and a refreshing cabbage slaw.

Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Marie's® Original Coleslaw dressing

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon cumin

  • teaspoon cinnamon

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut in large bite-sized pieces

  • 1 large onion, chopped in large pieces

  • 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water

Slaw Ingredients:

  • ½ head green cabbage, shredded

  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped

  • ½ cup Marie's® Original Coleslaw dressing

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

Also:

  • 6 pieces pita bread

  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced

  • Marie's® Original Coleslaw dressing, for drizzling

Directions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together Marie's Original Coleslaw dressing, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  2. Alternate pieces of chicken and onion onto each skewer, then place skewers in a shallow baking dish. Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken skewers, coating them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

  3. Prepare the slaw: In a large bowl, stir together the cabbage, onion, parsley, and Marie's Original Coleslaw dressing until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for an extra kick of spice, if you like.

  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grates with a little oil to coat and grill the marinated chicken skewers. Turn skewers occasionally until chicken is fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately with warm pita bread, slaw, sliced tomatoes, and extra Marie's Original Coleslaw dressing for drizzling.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

571 Calories
30g Fat
57g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 571
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 880mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 69mg 77%
Calcium 131mg 10%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 603mg 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.