Mediterranean Diet Chicken Skewers with Green Sauce
Infuse your summer grilling with bold, zesty flavors by trying these Mediterranean Diet Chicken Skewers with Green Sauce. Perfectly marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and warm spices like cumin, oregano, and paprika, the tender chicken cubes are grilled to juicy perfection. The show-stopping green sauce, a vibrant blend of fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, and a kick of jalapeño, adds a refreshing, herbaceous touch that complements the charred chicken beautifully. Quick to prepare and packed with healthy ingredients, this recipe is ideal for a light, flavorful dinner or meal prep. Serve these skewers over a bed of greens, alongside warm pita, or as an appetizer for your next gathering, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Chicken breast
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil
- 1 small Jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup Olive oil (for sauce)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for sauce)
- 8 pieces Wooden skewers
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the marinade over the chicken cubes and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for more flavor.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
To make the green sauce, add fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, chopped jalapeño, red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a food processor. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers.
Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
Serve the chicken skewers with a generous drizzle of the prepared green sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.9 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 585 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 5726 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 193.9 g | 388% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2475 mg | 53% | |
*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.
