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Greek Chicken Skewers with Lemon Rice

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy flavorful grilled chicken skewers paired with zesty lemon rice for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Grains

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Zest of 1 lemon lemon zest

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes.
  • Cook rice in chicken broth with butter until tender, then stir in lemon zest.
  • Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for 10-12 minutes until cooked and grill marks appear.
  • Serve chicken skewers over lemon rice, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: chicken, Lemon, rice