Recipe
Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers
The marinade here doubles down on lemon — juice and peel both — sharpened with white wine vinegar, garlic and oregano, so the chicken picks up real brightness before it hits the grill. Zucchini, onion and cherry tomatoes thread on alongside and char in the time the chicken cooks through. Twenty-five minutes, six servings, no bottled dressing in sight.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers | |
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1⁄4 | cup olive oil |
3 | tablespoons lemon juice |
1 | tablespoon white wine vinegar |
2 | cloves garlic cloves, minced |
2 | teaspoons lemon peel, grated |
1 | teaspoon salt |
1⁄2 | teaspoon sugar |
1⁄4 | teaspoon dried oregano |
1⁄4 | teaspoon pepper |
1 1⁄2 | pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-½-inch pieces |
3 | medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-½-inch slices |
3 | medium onions, cut into wedges |
12 | cherry tomatoes |
Instructions
Marinating the Chicken and Vegetables | |
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| 1. | In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, grated lemon peel, salt, sugar, dried oregano, and pepper; set aside 1/4 cup for basting. |
| 2. | Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal the bag and turn to coat. |
| 3. | Pour the remaining marinade into another large resealable plastic bag; add the zucchini, onions, and tomatoes. Seal the bag and turn to coat. |
| 4. | Refrigerate the marinated chicken and vegetables for up to 4 hours or overnight. |
| 5. | Drain and discard the marinade. |
Grilling the Skewers | |
| 1. | Alternately thread marinated chicken and vegetables onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. |
| 2. | Grill the skewers, covered, over medium heat for 6 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade. |
Nutrition facts
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 258.9 kcal |
| Protein | 26.3 g |
| Fat | 12.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 6.3 g |
Published on Aug 17, 2024 by Luminița
