Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs

Description

This is a nice change from the ordinary grilled chicken. This is excellent served with pita bread, a garlicky tzatziki, and a Greek salad. Lamb can be substituted for the chicken, and many variations on vegetables can be used.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 6 wooden skewers
  • 2 large green or red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, quartered and separated into pieces
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 12 fresh mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Whisk together olive oil
  2. lemon juice
  3. vinegar
  4. garlic
  5. cumin
  6. oregano
  7. thyme
  8. salt
  9. and black pepper in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  10. Meanwhile
  11. soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before use.
  12. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  13. Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess liquid; discard remaining marinade. Alternately thread chicken with bell peppers
  14. onion
  15. tomatoes
  16. and mushrooms onto the skewers.
  17. Cook skewers on the preheated grill
  18. turning frequently
  19. until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center
  20. about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 6

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