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Grilled Greek Style Chicken Kebabs

These Greek Style Chicken Kebabs are a crowd-pleasing favourite that the whole family will love! Enjoy them with a side of roasted vegetables or a leafy green salad to create a balanced diabetes-friendly meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 178.2kcal
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp oregano dried
  • ¾ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lb chicken thighs or breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into large chunks
  • 2 red onion roughly chopped, optional
  • 8 wooden skewers soaked in water

Instructions

  • Combine the ingredients (first 8 ingredients) for the chicken marinade in a medium sized bowl and add chicken. Let marinate for several hours or overnight.
    1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1 tbsp oregano, ¾ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp paprika, 3 cloves garlic, 2 lb chicken
  • When ready to grill the chicken, heat grill to high. Put 4-5 chicken pieces on each skewer with 2 pieces of red onion in between each piece of chicken.
    2 red onion, 8 wooden skewers
  • Grill the chicken on medium/high.Turn after 4-5 minutes or when the chicken releases easily from the grill and golden grill marks have formed. Grill on 3-4 sides (10-15 minutes total cooking time).
  • Serve hot or room temperature.

Cooking Tips

  • Marination Time: For best results, let the chicken marinate overnight. This not only enhances the flavor but also tenderizes the chicken, making it more succulent.
  • Skewer Preparation: If using wooden skewers, soaking them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling can prevent them from burning.
  • Grill Management: Ensure the grill is properly heated before adding the skewers. This helps in achieving good grill marks and prevents sticking.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or a Greek salad for a balanced meal.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Greek Style Chicken Kebabs
Amount per Serving
Calories
178.2
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6.6
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.2
g
8
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Cholesterol
 
72.6
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
206.1
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
493.1
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
4.3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.9
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1.5
g
2
%
Protein
 
24.6
g
49
%
Vitamin C
 
7.7
mg
9
%
Vitamin D
 
0.1
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
25.6
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.9
mg
5
%
Magnesium
 
35.6
mg
9
%
Zinc
 
0.8
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.