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ULTRA EASY PINEAPPLE CHICKEN KABOBS RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



Ultra Easy Pineapple Chicken Kabobs Recipe | Allrecipes image

For people who love chicken, pineapple, and pepper.

Provided by c siebester

Categories     Healthy Chicken Breasts

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
¼ cup barbeque sauce, or as needed
6 skewers

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Thread green bell pepper, onion, chicken, and pineapple onto skewers; brush with barbeque sauce.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.2 calories, CarbohydrateContent 49.6 g, CholesterolContent 64.6 mg, FatContent 3.1 g, FiberContent 3.3 g, ProteinContent 25.3 g, SaturatedFatContent 0.8 g, SodiumContent 410.9 mg, SugarContent 41.1 g

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI RECIPE - CHEFDEHOME.COM



Chicken Souvlaki Recipe - ChefDeHome.com image

Chicken Souvlaki is Greek chicken kabobs marinated in fresh herb oregano (my fav), garlic, lemon, olive oil and seasonings. So simple, but amazingly flavorful chicken kabobs, Chicken Souvlaki is must try for every Mediterranean food lover! *Gluten free, carb-free, low-fat, paleo, and whole-30 diet friendly.

So today I thought to give you another favorite to include in your Summer BBQ menu! 

Oh, and no worries if you not looking to grill. I have included instructions to prepare chicken souvlaki kabobs in oven! With just 10 minutes prep and pantry staples, this Greek chicken main course is much easier to prepare at home than you might imagine. 

So, let's cook some chicken sooov-lah-kee! Shall we?

Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Just like most Greek chicken recipes, herbs and spices are heart of Chicken souvlaki. Being a spice and herbs fanatic, this chicken preparation won me over for my love of oregano. I came across oregano chicken (first time) in a Mexican restaurant... (I know! What are the odds?!)

...then, second time in a Greek restaurant.. even though both marinades and taste profiles were different.. one thing I connected with immediately.. and that was the oregano. 

If you love Greek/Mexican cooking.. I'm sure you are no new to flavor of oregano. It is also a good antioxidant and healthy herb. I love using it in soups, and even in salad dressings

In simple words, there is no chicken souvlaki without oregano. Period.

Of course, garlic, lemon, and olive oil are also important ingredients in souvlaki marinade.. but oregano, is the Star! My personal touch in this marinade is cumin powder (for some earthiness), parsley for freshness, and little chili flakes for a subtle kick.

Chicken Souvlaki Marinade

For chicken souvlaki recipe, I used combination of fresh and dried oregano. Dried oregano is more potent and adds more punch of flavor. Honestly, when I don't have fresh oregano in-hand, I often replace is all with dried.

How To Prepare Chicken Souvlaki

To prepare chicken souvlaki, I start by mixing marinate ingredients, oregano, garlic, lemon, olive oil, parsley, chili flakes, and cumin powder in a bowl or a seal-able plastic bag. Once marinade is ready, I either slice chicken into bite-size pieces or pound chicken tenders into flat strips to make (little fancy) skewers. Either ways, for good flavor, it is important to marinate chicken for at-least 30 minutes. This is what brings out the flavor of oregano and garlic. Also, marinade tenderizes chicken and kabobs come out moist and juicy. (yum!)

When ready to grill, I skew chicken onto skewers, and throw on pre-heated grill until chicken is fully cooked from all sides and kabobs have nice char.. exactly like you get in Greek restaurants! 

That's it! Souvlaki Chicken is really THAT easy recipe. Just make sure to keep an eye on chicken when start to char, don't let oregano burn out. I like to brush kabobs with mixture of lemon, oil and salt.. this mixture keeps kabobs moist and prevents burning of delicious marinade.

Easy Souvlaki Chicken Kabobs Recipe

Mix marinade, marinate chicken, skew and grill! #deliciouschickensouvlaki

In-fact, I often marinate an extra batch of chicken. (Marinade recipe doubles easily). then, one weekdays, even when I have no plans to switch-on grill, chicken souvlaki is ready in oven or even on stove-top in a cast iron grill pan. My personal favorite is oven-method.. or I should say, oven broil method because it brings that charred grilled kabobs flavor in chicken.

Note: I have included method to cook chicken souvlaki in oven in the notes because you will be making it again. I bet! This recipe is a sure winner!

Chicken Souvlaki Kabobs

The chicken souvlaki recipe is *gluten free but I'm including grilled pita idea for serving. It is optional, yet I must say, Souvlaki and pita are simply made for each other. To grill pita, oil pita bread, and throw on the grill just until nice grill mark appears on both sides. Serve on side for a complete Mediterranean chicken dinner with side of rice and salad. I also recommend serving Tzatziki sauce on side.

TIP: If you want to keep dinner gluten free, only serve with side of rice and greens salad. If looking for carb free... Skip rice as well and double the amount of greens.

Now, this is the magic of home cooking! Isn't it? Gluten free, carb free or just a Greek-style dinner night, you can take homemade food and go many healthy directions!

Chicken Souvlaki Kabobs recipe with rice and pita

More Summer Grill Season Recipes

I'm all about summer grilling these days. Try following reader's favorite recipes:

Don't stop there! This week, I have plans to bring to you, two more recipes that will add value to your Chicken Souvlaki Dinner! If you making this tonight, cook some extra and save leftovers. hint hint

Updates: June 6: Tzatziki Sauce.
June 9: Creamy Healthy Tzatziki Chicken Salad

-Savita x

Provided by Savita

Categories     Dinner    Main Course    Appetizer

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 1.5 lb skewers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1.5 lbs Chicken, 3-4 boneless breast or 12-14 chicken tenders
3 tbsp Oregano, fresh leaves, or 1.5 tbsp dried, or mix half-half
1 tbsp Garlic, about 4-5 garlic cloves, fresh minced
3 tbsp Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Lemon, juice, about 1 large lemon's juice
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
2 tbsp Parsley, fresh leaves, chopped
1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper, freshly cracked
Oil Spray
Pita Bread

Steps:

  • To make the Souvlaki Marinate, in a wide bowl (with a lid) or in seal-able bag, add all ingredients except chicken in the ingredient list above. Mix well and set aside.
  • Slice chicken breast into small 1-2 inch pieces. Add to the marinade and coat into the marinade. Cover with lid (or close the bag), refrigerate until ready to use. Marinating for 20-30 minutes tenderize the meat and makes it very flavorful. You can marinate it up-to overnight.
  • For grilling, preheat grill. Skew pieces of marinated chicken souvlaki into the skewers. I **skewed about 4-5 long tenders per skewer. Grill on preheated grill until chicken is fully cooked from all sides.
  • If serving grilled pita on side, spray oil on grill pita bread until nice grill marks appear on both sides (30 sec to 1 minute each side). Serve on side with Chicken Souvlaki! Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories

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