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Greek Chicken Skewers with Lemon Rice: A Flavorful Delight!

A flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken skewers served over zesty lemon rice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
  2. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the lemon rice. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
  4. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
  5. Serve the chicken skewers over the lemon rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewer with riceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
  • You can substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option.

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