Lemon Chicken Skewers Recipe

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Skewers of lemon marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served with a cucumber and mint yogurt dip.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American, Greek

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

For the skewers:

1 pound of a boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch chunks
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves minced
1 large red bell pepper seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces

For the yogurt dip:

1 cup of plain low or nonfat Greek yogurt
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup minced cucumber
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves can also use parsley or dill

Instructions

For the chicken skewers:

Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic, along with 1 tablespoon of water, in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium or preheat the broiler.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and alternately thread the chicken pieces and bell peppers onto 4 skewers.
If grilling, place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
For broiling, broil for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking make the sauce.

For the yogurt sauce:

Mix together the Greek yogurt, cucumber, and mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready for use, or for up to 1 day.

Notes

Allow the skewers to soak in water for at least 30 mins, to prevent the skewers burning.
Marinade the chicken for at least 10 mins, the longer the more flavor.
Lightly brush the grill with oil before grilling the chicken, to avoid sticking.
If you are using a grill, use a covered grill. A covered grill creates a sealed, oven-like environment that surrounds your food on all sides, which is especially important when you’re trying to thoroughly cook chicken. If your grill doesn’t happen to have a lid, an upside-down disposable foil pan can do the trick.
Serve with a salad, pasta, potatoes, or rice.
Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge.

Nutritional facts:

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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