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Grilled Chicken and zucchini Skewers with Tzatziki and Feta on a sheet pan.

Greek-Inspired Grilled Chicken Skewers with Squash Ribbons

Tender, juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in a blend of garlic, lemon, and Greek-inspired herbs and spices, paired with squash ribbons
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Marinade Time: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 34 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Mandolin Slicer
  • Bamboo Skewers
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Grill or Grill Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 squash medium to large
  • 1 zucchini medium to large
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper

For Marinade:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic about 3 cloves
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Fresh cracked pepper

Suggested Toppings:

  • Tzatziki
  • Feta

Instructions
 

  • Marinate Chicken- in a medium mixing bowl, mix together all marinade ingredients. Cut chicken tenders into bite sized pieces and add to mixing bowl. Toss to combine, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Slice Zucchini & Squash- using a mandolin slicer, carefully slice zucchini and squash. You want the thickness of your slices to be thin enough so that they bend easily without snapping, , but thick enough to hold their shape. Drizzle slices with 1-2 tbsp of olive oil, a sprinkle of salt and a sprinkle of pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Preheat Grill & Construct Skewers- Preheat grill to medium-high. Let preheat for at least 10 minutes before grilling. Meanwhile, construct skewers. Add 1 piece of chicken to skewer, next fold a slice of squash or zucchini back and forth to create 'ribbon'. Slide squash ribbon onto skewers and repeat with 2-3 more slices. Continue this process until each skewer has about 4 pieces of chicken.
  • Grill- add skewers to grill, and grill 5-7 minutes on one side, flip and 5-7 minutes on the other. Internal temperatures should reach 160F. If skewers stick to grill, use tongs to gently wiggle them free. Remove skewers from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite toppings.
Keyword chicken, feta cheese, kabobs, kebabs, skewers, tzatziki, yellow squash, zucchini
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