Description
These Greek Chicken Skewers with Lemon Rice are a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines flavorful marinated chicken skewers with zesty lemon rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers:
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Olive oil
- Lemon zest and juice
- Garlic
- Dried oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
For the Lemon Rice:
- Long-grain white rice
- Chicken broth (or water)
- Onions, finely chopped
- Butter or olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley or dill
- Optional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.
- Cook the skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Grill or broil the skewers over medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through and has grill marks, about 5–7 minutes per side. Let rest for a few minutes.
- Prepare the lemon rice: In a separate pot, sauté chopped onions in butter or olive oil until softened. Stir in rice and cook briefly. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until rice is tender. Fluff the rice, then stir in chopped parsley or dill. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Plate and serve: Serve the chicken skewers over the lemon rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water before use to prevent burning.
- You can use chicken breasts instead, adjusting the cooking time.
- Enhance the dish with a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
- Garnish with herbs or serve with tzatziki for a traditional touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Skewers: 15 minutes; Rice: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 1–2 skewers with rice)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
