Mediterranean Chicken Skewers: Easy Mezze Tray Delight Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these flavorful Mediterranean chicken skewers paired perfectly with a vibrant mezze tray.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1/2 cup tzatziki
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- Serve with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, hummus, and tzatziki.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer if time allows.
- You can add other vegetables to the skewers like bell peppers or onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with sides
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 24 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg