Lemon Chicken Skewers - 5 Ingredients!
Looking for a quick, healthy meal? Look no further, these tasty lemon chicken skewers are awesomely gluten-free, dairy-free and loaded with flavor!
Serving: 4
Calories: 415kcal
Ingredients
- 2 organic lemons
- 5 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 800 g chicken breast, cut into 2 cm cubes
For the yogurt dip:
- 200 g Greek yogurt, regular or dairy-free
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 teaspoon organic lemon zest
- sea salt and freshly-grated black pepper
Instructions
- Cut one lemon into thin round slices and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, add the chicken cubes, 4 tablespoons of oil, the juice of one lemon, and a generous pinch of salt, and mix all the ingredients.
- Thread the chicken cubes onto metal skewers alternating with folded slices of lemon.
- Cook the chicken lemon skewers on a hot grill or cast iron skillet, turning them often for 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the yogurt with the grated garlic, the lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- When ready, transfer the lemon chicken skewers onto a serving dish and serve them with the yogurt sauce.
Notes
Alternatively, if you prefer, these lemon chicken skewers can also be baked in a preheated oven at 180C/360F for 20-30 minutes.
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Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.