Greek Feast – Greek Chicken Skewers

Recipe from Chef Brittany Eddelbuttel.

Ingredients:

• 4 TBSP olive oil
• 1 TBSP lemon zest
• 2 TBSP lemon juice
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 2 tsp. oregano
• 2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
• 1 1/4 tsp. pepper, plus more to taste
• 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 10 bamboo skewers, soaked in water
• Serve with Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Greek Salad, Hummus, and Tzatziki

Directions:

1. Soak skewers in water for at least 20 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil through pepper. Add 1 inch chicken cubes to marinade and toss to combine. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat grill to medium or 350F. Preheat oven to 350F.
4. Thread chicken onto skewers.
5. Add skewers to grill and turn occasionally until chicken has grill marks. Transfer to oven for 15 minutes or until completely cooked through.

Greek Chicken Skewers: