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Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers - this all purpose marinade is fresh, light, and full of huge flavor! A summertime grilling favorite. | tastythin.com
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Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers (Paleo)

Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers (Paleo) - the BEST Greek lemon chicken marinade! Fresh and full of big flavor, this recipe is perfect for grilling season.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: greek
Servings: 8 (4 oz. servings)
Calories: 203kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into large chunks
  • 1/2-2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey omit for Whole30
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Greek oregano or regular oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, honey, oregano, thyme, and salt. Whisk well. Pour over chicken chunks, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 
  • Thread chicken onto skewers and place on preheated grill, turning throughout cooking, until chicken is cooked through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 435mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.6mg