If you are looking to add flavor to your protein, try using a marinade. This recipe for Greek Chicken Skewers combines the heat of red pepper flakes, with the fresh flavors of oregano and basil to create a Mediterranean inspired marinade. Add a Greek salad on the side or this Greek inspired rice and you’ll have a perfect meal!
Greek Chicken Skewers
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Skewers:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 large red onion, cut into chunks
- 2 red peppers, cut into chunks
- 1 green pepper, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped finely
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped finely
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/8 cup lemon juice
- 6-8 Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes prior to cooking to prevent burning
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, making sure they are evenly coated in the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
2. Chop the Vegetables:
- Chop the red onion and peppers into large pieces, place in a bowl and set aside until you are ready to assemble your skewers.
3. Assemble the Skewers:
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces and chopped vegetables onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating between them all (chicken, onion, pepper, chicken, onion, pepper, etc)
4. Heat the Grill:
- Preheat your grill until the indicator light shows that the grill is ready to use, or heat up your BBQ
5. Grill:
- Place 3 skewers at a time on your grill (or more if they will fit). Close the lid and grill for 11 minutes.
- Repeat with the leftover skewers.
- If you are using your BBQ, turn the skewers every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking on each side of the skewer.
6. Serve:
- Arrange the cooked chicken skewers on a platter.
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil or oregano and lemon wedges if desired.
- Serve your Greek Chicken Skewers with a Greek salad and Mediterranean inspired rice. Enjoy!
This gluten free recipe is a fantastic combination of flavors and textures, perfect for your next family dinner or dinner party!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?
Yes, dried herbs work just as well as fresh. Replace your fresh herbs with 2 tsp of dried.
I don’t have a grill or BBQ, can I bake them instead?
Yes you can! Place your skewers on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in the oven at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes.