Fairway's Mediterranean Chicken and Feta Skewers
Fairway MarketFairway's Mediterranean Chicken and Feta Skewers
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Skewers
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted, from the Fairway olive bar
- 4 ounces feta cheese, block, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes if grilling
For Serving (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lemon wedges, for serving
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce, keto-friendly, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken thighs with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to ensure all chicken pieces are coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water during this time to prevent burning.
⏱️ 30 min
- 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C) or a grill pan over medium-high heat. If using an oven, preheat to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Thread the marinated chicken, red onion pieces, green bell pepper pieces, cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives onto the soaked skewers, alternating ingredients. Leave a small space between each item to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Grill the skewers for 12-18 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred on all sides. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken should register 165°F (74°C). If baking, arrange skewers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is cooked through.
⏱️ 20 min
- 6
During the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, carefully add the cubed feta cheese to the skewers, tucking them between the other ingredients. This allows the feta to warm slightly and become creamy without melting completely.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Remove skewers from the grill or oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges and keto-friendly tzatziki sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Fairway MarketFairway's Mediterranean Chicken and Feta Skewers
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Skewers
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted, from the Fairway olive bar
- 4 ounces feta cheese, block, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes if grilling
For Serving (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lemon wedges, for serving
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce, keto-friendly, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken thighs with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to ensure all chicken pieces are coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water during this time to prevent burning.
⏱️ 30 min - 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C) or a grill pan over medium-high heat. If using an oven, preheat to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Thread the marinated chicken, red onion pieces, green bell pepper pieces, cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives onto the soaked skewers, alternating ingredients. Leave a small space between each item to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Grill the skewers for 12-18 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred on all sides. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken should register 165°F (74°C). If baking, arrange skewers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is cooked through.
⏱️ 20 min - 6
During the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, carefully add the cubed feta cheese to the skewers, tucking them between the other ingredients. This allows the feta to warm slightly and become creamy without melting completely.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Remove skewers from the grill or oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges and keto-friendly tzatziki sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min