Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Chopped Greek Salad
Featured recipes from Taste of the Game cookbook inspired from Major League Baseball teams sponsored by Kingsford Charcoal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 515kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic - minced
- 2 pounds boneless/skinless chicken breasts - cut into 1 inch cubes
- salt and pepper
- wooden skewers - soaked in water
Chopped Greek Salad
- 2 cups grape tomatoes - halved
- 2 cups cucumbers - sliced
- ½ cup red onion - sliced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, zest, olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a zip top bag. Add chicken and toss to coat. Place bag with chicken in a container and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from fridge and divide cubes into 8 portions. Thread onto skewers. Discard bag with marinade.
- In a medium size bowl, add tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano. Toss together. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Build a charcoal fire for direct grilling using Kingsford Charcoal and preheat to 400 degrees. Lightly oil grates to prevent sticking.
- Place chicken skewers on grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning often until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve chicken with salad, family style. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 1196mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 766IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg