Name: Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Flavorful Souvlaki Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional for Moroccan twist); 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro; salt and black pepper to taste; 1 red onion, cut into chunks; 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks; 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers

Description

These grilled chicken skewers feature a bright lemon-garlic oregano marinade that delivers tender, juicy bites bursting with Mediterranean flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings, they pair beautifully with tzatziki, flatbread, and grilled vegetables.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional for Moroccan twist)

1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)

1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

salt and black pepper to taste

1 red onion, cut into chunks

1 bell pepper, cut into chunks

8 metal or soaked wooden skewers

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into even 1.5-inch cubes and place in a bowl.

2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and optional spices.

3. Pour marinade over chicken, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate for 2–6 hours.

4. Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes if using.

5. Thread chicken cubes alternately with onion and pepper onto skewers.

6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil grates.

7. Grill skewers 4–5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

8. Optional: brush with leftover marinade during the last minute of grilling.

9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving with tzatziki, flatbread and lemon wedges.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: main dish
Method: grilling
Cuisine: mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 skewers
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 500
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 1
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: mediterranean chicken skewers, souvlaki marinade, greek chicken kabobs, chicken souvlaki, kabob recipes, summer grilling, backyard bbq