Cheesy Chicken Skewers with Summer Salad

Name: Cheesy Chicken Skewers with Summer Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 13 servings
Cuisine: Georgian
Ingredients: 3 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 pound halloumi cheese (cut into 1-inch cubes); 6 tablespoon olive oil; 3 clove garlic (minced); 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 3 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 1.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved); 1 red onion (thinly sliced); 0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 20 wooden skewers

Marinated chicken and halloumi cheese skewers quickly grilled, served alongside a refreshing salad of tomatoes and olives.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 13
Cuisine: Georgian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.89/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Gluten-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar
Low-Carb

Ingredients

3 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 pound halloumi cheese (cut into 1-inch cubes)
6 tablespoon olive oil
3 clove garlic (minced)
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1.5 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
3 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
1.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
20 wooden skewers

Instructions

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breast and cubed halloumi cheese. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the marinade over the chicken and cheese, tossing to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
While marinating, prepare the salad: In a separate large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, pitted Kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken and halloumi cubes alternately onto the soaked skewers.
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the halloumi is lightly charred and softened.
Serve the hot skewers immediately with the prepared summer salad.

Notes

Ensure chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking. You can use a cast-iron skillet if you don't have a grill or grill pan.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 356
Protein: 31.6 g
Carbohydrates: 10.1 g
Fat: 22.1 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 991 mg
Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
Sugar: 3.8 g
Cholesterol: 99 mg