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Quick and Easy Mediterranean Dinner

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Description

Bring bold, sun-kissed flavors to your table with this quick breakfast, easy dinner, or healthy snack idea that doubles as one of the best dinner ideas for busy days. This easy recipe features juicy Mediterranean chicken skewers with creamy yogurt sauce.


Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 clove garlic

1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint


Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix marinade ingredients

2. Add chicken and marinate

3. Thread chicken onto skewers

4. Preheat grill or pan

5. Cook skewers until done

6. Prepare yogurt sauce

7. Let chicken rest

8. Serve with sides


Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier results

Marinate longer for deeper flavor

Do not overcrowd skewers

Calories: 350 kcal

Protein: 32g

Carbohydrates: 8g

Fat: 20g

Fiber: 1g

Sodium: 500mg


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, Mediterranean, chicken skewers, healthy dinner