Description
A flavorful marinade that transforms chicken into delicious skewers bursting with zesty lemon, garlic, and oregano, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they’re fully coated in that zesty goodness.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the marinated chicken, leaving some space between each piece.
- Grill the chicken for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until it’s fully cooked through.
- Serve with warm pita bread and a side of creamy tzatziki sauce.
Notes
This marinade is perfect for meal prep. Marinate the chicken ahead of time for enhanced flavor. Leftover marinated chicken can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg