Greek Style Chicken Tender Skewers
Delicious and easy-to-make chicken skewers marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together until it’s well mixed.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken tenders to the marinade, making sure they’re well coated. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken tenders onto your skewers.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Greek style chicken tender skewers warm.
Notes
These skewers pair well with tzatziki sauce, Greek salad, or a refreshing cucumber salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg