Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers
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Serves: 2 skewers (1/6 recipe)
 
Ingredients
Marinade:
  • ½ cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp fresh oregano leaves, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Skewers:
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 1 red onion, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 12 skewers (if using wooden skewers soak in water for 30-minutes before grilling)
Instructions
  1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Seal and massage the bag to combine all the ingredients. Add the chicken to the bag turning to coat. Marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Preheat grill to 400 degrees F.
  3. Thread chicken pieces onto the skewers alternating with peppers and onions. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
Notes
Recipe from Saving Room for Dessert
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 skewers (1/6 recipe) Calories: 217 Fat: 9.0 Carbohydrates: 5.8 Sugar: 2.0 Sodium: 450 Fiber: 1.2 Protein: 30.8 Cholesterol: 76
Recipe by Prevention RD at https://preventionrd.com/grilled-greek-chicken-skewers-weekly-menu/