Mediterranean Diet Savory Grilled Skewers with Herb Marinade
Bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with these savory grilled skewers featuring a zesty herb marinade. Perfectly seasoned boneless chicken, fresh vegetables like zucchini, red onion, bell pepper, and juicy cherry tomatoes are threaded onto bamboo skewers, creating a colorful, nutritious feast. The marinade, a fragrant blend of olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, and garlic, infuses the ingredients with irresistible flavor while keeping the chicken tender and juicy. Quick to prep and ready in just 15 minutes of grilling, these skewers are ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or entertaining a crowd. Pair them with your favorite Mediterranean sides for a complete and satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 pieces bamboo skewers
Instructions
Begin by soaking bamboo skewers in a shallow dish of water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Dice the red bell pepper and zucchini into small, evenly-sized chunks. Peel the red onion and cut into wedges, then separate the layers.
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the marinade by combining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, stirring to coat each piece thoroughly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
While the grill is heating, thread the marinated chicken cubes, red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes onto the skewers. Alternate ingredients to create a colorful and even distribution.
Place the skewers onto the preheated grill. Cook for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Remove from the grill and let the skewers rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these nutritious and flavorful Mediterranean skewers as a main dish or accompaniment to other Mediterranean-style sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.1 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3916 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 148.1 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2634 mg | 56% | |
*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.
