Mediterranean Diet Chicken Yakitori
Elevate your grilling game with this Mediterranean Diet Chicken Yakitori recipe—a vibrant and healthy twist on the classic Japanese favorite! Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, these skewers feature tender, marinated chicken thighs infused with extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Paired with colorful chunks of red onion and bell peppers, these veggie-packed skewers make for a visually stunning and nutrient-rich meal. Quick to prepare and perfect for grilling enthusiasts, this dish brings smoky charred goodness to your table in under 40 minutes. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside a crisp salad or creamy tzatziki, this recipe effortlessly blends the heart-healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet with the irresistible flavors of yakitori. Perfect for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 unit red onion, cut into chunks
- 2 units bell peppers (variety of colors), cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 10 units wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in size.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate and absorb the flavors.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables by cutting the red onion and bell peppers into similar-sized chunks suitable for skewering.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating with pieces of onion and bell pepper.
Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and has nice grill marks.
Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and sprinkle them with fresh chopped parsley for garnish.
Serve the Mediterranean Diet Chicken Yakitori with a side salad or tzatziki sauce for a complete Mediterranean meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.7 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 625 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 2815 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 133.8 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1786 mg | 38% | |
*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.
