Greek Lemon-Oregano Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken pieces grilled on skewers with bright lemon and oregano flavors.

Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 300 g boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra‑virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 wooden skewers (soaked)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Cut the chicken into 1‑inch cubes, add to the bowl, and toss to coat. Marinate for 5‑10 minutes while you soak the skewers.
- 3
Thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- 4
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium‑high heat (about 200 °C). Cook the skewers for 4‑5 minutes per side, until the chicken is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 75 °C.
- 5
Remove from heat, let rest 1 minute, then serve with a drizzle of extra lemon juice if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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