Greek Chicken Kebabs With Mint Feta Dip Recipes

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN KEBABS WITH MINT-FETA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine chicken, zucchini, onion, olive oil, oregano, and 2 tablespoons vinegar; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes (or refrigerate up to overnight; place bag on a plate, in case of leaks).
• Heat grill to medium (see page 367 for instructions); lightly oil grates. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan over medium-high.) Onto each skewer, thread 3 pieces of chicken with zucchini and onion. Grill skewers, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
• To make sauce, blend feta, yogurt, mint, and remaining tablespoon vinegar in a food processor until smooth. Serve kebabs with dipping sauce and garnish with mint leaves if desired.

GREEK ISLAND CHICKEN SHISH KEBABS

Steps:

• Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before use.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Discard the remaining marinade. Alternately thread pieces of the marinated chicken with pieces of bell pepper, onion, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms onto the skewers.
• Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides, and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.

SAFFRON-YOGURT CHICKEN KEBABS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk to combine yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice, thyme, garlic, saffron, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Add chicken to yogurt marinade and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Thread chicken onto six 10-inch skewers and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Drizzle with oil and serve with lemon wedges.

GREEK CHICKEN KEBABS WITH MINT FETA DIP

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into twenty-four 1-inch pieces.
• Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and cut crosswise into sixteen 1-inch pieces.
• Cut the red onion into quarters and separate layers.
• In a resealable plastic bag, combine chicken, zucchini, onion, oil, oregano, and 2 tablespoons vinegar; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and teaspoon pepper. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or refrigerate up to overnight).
• Heat grill or grill pan to medium. Soak eight 6-inch wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes.
• Onto each skewer, alternately thread 3 pieces of chicken with 2 of zucchini and 2 of onion (see below). Grill skewers, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make dipping sauce: In a food processor, blend feta, yogurt, mint, and remaining tablespoon vinegar until smooth. Serve kebabs with dipping sauce.