Greek Chicken Kabobs
Entrees

Zesty Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers

E. Neil

Make a bed of crispy salad greens for these zesty chicken skewers.  Or serve over a bed of rice with some yogurt on the side.  Roast up some root vegetables for a hearty meal.  For an even bigger serving, double or triple the recipe to keep the whole group satisfied! 
Give the chicken skewers an extra zing of flavor with a squeeze of the grilled lemon halves just before plating up.

Tip: For best results, use organic lemons for zesting.

Prep time: 15 minutes (+ time to marinade chicken)
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yields: 6 skewers

Marinade Ingredients:

¼ c. extra virgin olive oil
3 T. fresh lemon juice
2 t. organic lemon zest
1 T. fresh parsley, chopped
1 T. fresh oregano, chopped and crushed to release oils
1 sprig fresh rosemary, broken into small pieces and crushed to release oils
2-3 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled, and roughly chopped
½ t. salt
½ t. black pepper

Remaining Ingredients:

1¼ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1” cubes
9 cherry or grape tomatoes
6 10-inch wood or metal skewers
2 large lemons, cut in half

Greek Kabobs - Chicken

Directions:

  1. Place marinade ingredients in a large jar and seal with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously to combine and set aside.

  2. Place chicken breast cubes in a large glass bowl and pour the marinade on top. Gently toss to combine, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated on all sides. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to one hour.

  3. Remove chicken from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Drain and discard the marinade.

  4. Thread a tomato onto a skewer, followed by two pieces of chicken. Then add another tomato, two more pieces of chicken, and a third tomato on the end. Repeat with the remaining chicken and tomatoes on the remaining skewers.
    If there are additional chunks of chicken left over, place them on another skewer and cook with the rest.

  5. Spray a large grill pan with non-stick cooking spray (or brush with a neutral oil with a high smoke point) and set over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the skewers to the grill pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until they release easily from the surface. Flip each skewer and cook on the remaining side for another 4-5 minutes. Sear the remaining sides for 1 minute each.

  6. Transfer the skewers to a platter and set aside. Add the lemon halves to the hot grill pan and press down on each with a spatula. Heat until the exposed surface is warm and nicely browned, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze the warm lemon halves over the chicken skewers right before serving.
Kabobs - Greek chicken