Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: BBQ and Grilling Recipes. (Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs Recipe). This is a nice change from the ordinary grilled chicken. This is excellent served with pita bread, a garlicky tzatziki, and a Greek salad. Lamb can be substituted for the chicken, and many variations on vegetables can be used.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 skewers

Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs Recipe

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

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Whisk the olive oil lemon juice vinegar garlic cumin oregano thyme salt and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Step 2

Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before use.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Discard the remaining marinade. Alternately thread pieces of the marinated chicken with pieces of bell pepper onion cherry tomatoes and mushrooms onto the skewers.

Step 5

Cook the skewers on the preheated grill turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and the chicken is no longer pink in the center about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 289.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.8g 68%

Carbohydrates: 9.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 9%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 13.1g 20%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol: 86.1mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 464.5IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.3mg 172%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 53%

Vitamin C: 58.3mg 97%

Folate: 27.5mcg 7%

Calcium: 41.7mg 4%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 47.6mg 17%

Potassium: 610.8mg 17%

Sodium: 180.6mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 117.8

*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.