Description
Succulent Greek chicken skewers dance with zesty Mediterranean flavors, promising a culinary journey through Greece’s sun-drenched landscapes. Crispy feta fries complete this delectable plate, inviting you to savor each mouthwatering bite of authentic Greek comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil for chicken
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil for fries
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano for chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt for chicken
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano for fries
Accompaniments and Toppings:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) russet potatoes (or use frozen fries)
- 0.33 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or dill)
- Optional: wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Create a robust marinade by whisking together zesty lemon juice, fragrant garlic, earthy oregano, smoky paprika, and robust olive oil with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces in the marinade, ensuring each morsel is well-seasoned, then refrigerate for a minimum of half an hour to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Prepare your cooking surface by preheating grill to medium-high or oven to 425F (220C).
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, spacing pieces evenly for consistent cooking.
- Grill chicken for 10-12 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve an even golden-brown char and ensuring internal temperature reaches safe cooking point.
- While chicken cooks, slice potatoes into uniform fry shapes, tossing with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange potato strips on a baking sheet in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to promote crispy texture.
- Bake potato fries for 25-30 minutes, flipping midway to guarantee even crispness and golden coloration.
- Alternative method: Utilize pre-prepared frozen fries, following package instructions for convenience.
- Once fries emerge from oven, immediately sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh chopped parsley or dill for vibrant flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve hot, presenting skewered chicken alongside the cheese-adorned fries for a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor, ideally overnight for maximum taste absorption and tenderness.
- Wooden skewers need soaking in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and potential flame flare-ups.
- For gluten-free option, replace oregano with alternative herbs like thyme or rosemary and ensure all spices are certified gluten-free.
- Transform dish into lighter meal by using Greek yogurt marinade instead of olive oil, reducing overall fat content while maintaining moisture and enhancing protein profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 668 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg