Greek Chicken Skewers with Lemon Rice
Marinated Greek-inspired chicken skewers cooked under the broiler (or in the air fryer!) until crisp, served over fluffy lemon rice with yogurt and dill. Quick and simple, perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner.
Servings: 3 -4 servings
Calories: 523kcal
Ingredients
Greek Chicken Skewers
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- Juice from 1/2 large lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Lemon Rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock or water
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Juice from 1/2 large lemon
To serve
- Plain yogurt + a pinch of salt
- Fresh dill
- Marinated olives optional
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak in a glass of water for at least 15 minutes before using.
- For the Greek Chicken Skewers, add the chicken to a large bowl along with remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
- For the chicken kebabs, add the chicken to a large bowl along with remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
- For the Lemon Rice, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a medium pot to which you have a tight-fitting lid. Add the garlic and rice, toasting for 3-4 minutes or until fragrant. Add the chicken stock, lemon zest and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave covered for another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add the lemon juice.
- To cook the chicken, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Turn on the broiler, and make sure one of the oven racks is about 5 inches from the heating element.
Thread the chicken pieces on to the skewers and broil for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through and the edges are lightly charred. - Serve the chicken over the rice with yogurt, fresh dill and marinated olives if desired.
Notes
Air fryer Instructions: Preheat the air fryer to 390° F and spray the basket with cooking oil. Airfry the skewers for 12-15 min, flipping halfway, until the chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 922mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g