This chicken recipe is made with a simple, fresh Greek chicken marinade, and finished with a minty cilantro dressing. Enjoy it as a side dish or accompanied by other dishes at a summer dinner party.
¼cupfresh cilantro leaf with sprigs, packed(or parsley)
Instructions
Cut the chicken lenghtwise. Then cut into cubes, aboutt an inch in size
1 lb chicken breast
Prepare the marinade for the chicken. Combine the olive oil, 1 large purple onion, lemon juice, garlic cloves, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a processor. Give it a few pulses.
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided , Juice of a lemon , 2 garlic cloves, 2 large purple onions, divided , 1 tablespoon fresh oregano , 1 teaspoon smoked paprika , Kosher salt and ground black pepper
If using bamboo skewers, immerse them in warm water for 30 minutes before assembling.
Remove chicken from the refrigerator and start assembling the kabobs on wooden or metal skewers. Set aside.
Assemble the cubed Red and green bell pepper, and the remainder large purple onion on the skewer, set aside.
1 large red pepper, seeded, cubed, 1 large green bell pepper, seeded, cubed, 2 large purple onions, divided
Once the grill is heated, brush oil on the grates and place the skewered chicken on top leaving about 2 inches apart.
Cook the kabobs for 12-15 minutes, turning them every 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF.
Grill the skewered vegetables for 2 minutes on each side. Remove it from the grill and set aside.
Remove The grilled chicken from the grill and let rest for 8-10 minutes before serving.
For the dressing
Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend until it’s smooth. Transfer into a serving cup or bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator while the meat cooks.
1 cup plain Greek yogurt , 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice , 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped, ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaf with sprigs, packed
Assemble
Assemble the bowl. Place the cooked rice, grilled chicken and vegetables in a wide bowl. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
If you don't have metal skewers, use wooden skewers. Immerse it in warm water and allow soaking for 1 minute.
Cut the chicken into equal-sized cubes for even cooking.
StorageIf you happen to have leftovers, wrap them in cling film, too, with aluminum foil. Refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to a month. Thaw at room temperature or reheat in the oven wrapped in foil at 350°F for 10 minutes or until warm. COOK’S TIPSIf you do not like cilantro, you can use flat-leaf parsley in place of cilantro for the dressing. You can serve it with other types of grains like quinoa, beans, or couscous or enjoy it on its own. Remove the chicken from the skewers and serve it with salad or as a wrap.