Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Greek Island chicken shish kebab recipe features chicken marinated in a Greek-style mixture of herbs and oil before added to skewers with veggies.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 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 fresh mushrooms
12 cherry tomatoes

Directions

1 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper together 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.
2 Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
4 Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Thread chicken onto the skewers, alternating with bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
5 Cook skewers on preheated grill, turning frequently, until nicely browned on all sides, and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).