Description
A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken and vegetables threaded onto skewers with a zesty lemon-garlic marinade, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow), cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: Kalamata olives
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform 1-inch cubes and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Thread chicken and vegetables onto skewers, alternating pieces and leaving space between them for heat circulation.
- Preheat broiler on high. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with oil.
- Place skewers on the baking sheet and broil for 4-5 minutes per side, until chicken reaches 165°F and edges are charred.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before cooking to prevent burning. Ensure chicken pieces are cut uniformly for even cooking. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to allow for proper charring. Chicken can also be grilled or cooked in an air fryer at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers with sides
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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