Name: Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Flavorful Souvlaki Marinade
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 2 h 32 min
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves minced; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; optional vegetables for skewers: red onion bell peppers zucchini; 6–8 wooden or metal skewers

Description

These Mediterranean chicken skewers feature a bright, herbaceous souvlaki marinade that tenderizes and flavors each bite for an easy summer grilling recipe.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

4 garlic cloves minced

1 tbsp dried oregano

2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

optional vegetables for skewers: red onion bell peppers zucchini

6–8 wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into 1 1/2-inch cubes and pat dry

2. Whisk olive oil lemon juice garlic oregano parsley cumin paprika salt and pepper in a bowl

3. Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator

4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates

5. Thread chicken and optional vegetables onto skewers without crowding

6. Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes turning every 3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F

7. Let skewers rest for 3–5 minutes before serving

8. Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: main course
Method: grilling
Cuisine: mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 250
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 350
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 1
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 75

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