Global Dinners: Easy World Recipes
A vibrant and healthy dish featuring marinated chicken and colorful vegetables, grilled to perfection, bringing the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. It's a simple, light, and delicious meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large bell pepper any color
- 0.5 medium red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform 1-inch cubes. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, tossing to ensure all pieces are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
- Thread the marinated chicken, bell pepper pieces, red onion pieces, and cherry tomatoes alternately onto the soaked skewers.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Place the skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks, and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Notes
Serve these skewers with warm pita bread, a dollop of creamy tzatziki, or a fresh Greek salad for a complete meal. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator. If you don't have an outdoor grill, a grill pan or oven broiler works beautifully.