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Greek chicken skewers on a wooden board surrounded by side dishes.
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Greek Chicken Skewers

Bursting with lemon, garlic and oregano flavours, yet low in calories, these Greek Chicken Skewers are a real crowd pleaser!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinating time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Carb
Allergen: Meat, Sulphites
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Dannii Martin

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Lemon (juice only)
  • 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 4 Garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper

Skewers:

  • 6 Chicken thighs boneless and skinless; cut into large chunks
  • 2 Bell peppers cut into chunks
  • 1 Courgette (zucchini) cut into chunks

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6. Soak the wooden skewers in water.
  • Put 6 Chicken thighs, 2 Bell peppers and 1 Courgette (zucchini) into a bowl.
  • Mix together 3 tablespoon Olive oil, juice of 1 Lemon, 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar, 4 Garlic clove, 1 teaspoon Dried thyme, 1 teaspoon Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon Dried basiland 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper.
  • Pour over the chicken and vegetables and mix well. Put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but preferably for 2 hours.
  • Thread onto the wooden skewers.
  • Put the skewers on a baking tray and then into the oven for 25 minutes. Then put under the grill for 3-4 minutes each side to crisp up.
  •  Serve with flatbreads and dips.

Notes

  • Cut the chicken and vegetables evenly, so that they all cook at the same rate.
  • If you are using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes first, otherwise they will burn.
  • Don't skip the marinating step, as it really does intensify the flavour. Aim for 2 hours, but at least 30 minutes. Don't go for overnight, as you won't get the best texture chicken.
  • For an extra intense lemon flavour, add lemon zest to the marinade.
  • If you fancy a change from chicken, try making these with pork, beef or halloumi.
  • You can swap the chicken thighs for chicken breast, but they won't be as juicy.
  • If you are going to use different vegetables, make sure they are quick cooking, softer vegetables.
  • Add a sprinkling of fresh chopped dill before serving for some extra flavour.

Nutrition

Serving: 3skewers | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2350IU | Vitamin C: 152.6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.1mg

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