Heart-Healthy Grilled Mediterranean Meat Skewers
Fire up the grill and treat yourself to these vibrant, *Heart-Healthy Grilled Mediterranean Meat Skewers*! Packed with juicy, marinated chicken breast and a rainbow of fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers, this recipe delivers both flavor and nutrition. A simple yet bold marinade of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Mediterranean spices like oregano, cumin, and coriander infuses every bite with a zesty, aromatic charm. Perfect for a light dinner or a crowd-pleasing BBQ dish, these skewers are quick to prepare, cooking in just 12 minutes on the grill. Garnished with fresh parsley, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious—ideal for anyone seeking a wholesome, low-fat meal with a hearty dose of Mediterranean flair. Perfect for those on a heart-healthy diet, these skewers are a must-try for a balanced and flavorful lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 zucchini
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 8 wooden skewers
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, around 1-inch cubes, and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together to create a marinade.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix until they are well coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables by cutting the red bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini into similarly sized pieces as the chicken.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken pieces and vegetables onto the skewers, alternating between chicken, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini.
Once the grill is hot, place the skewers on the grill. Grill for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your heart-healthy Mediterranean meat skewers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 373 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3158 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 145.7 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1415 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
