Lemony Chicken Souvlaki With Celery and Feta
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Ingredients
- 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1/8 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 2 lemons, halved
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 small red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 pocketless pitas or flat breads, warmed
- 2 ounces Feta, crumbled (1/2 cup)
Directions
- Soak 8 small wooden skewers in water for at least 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine the celery, mint, crushed red pepper, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, and ¹/₄ teaspoon each salt and black pepper.
- Heat grill to medium. In a second medium bowl, toss the chicken and onion with the lemon zest, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¹/₄ teaspoon black pepper.
- Thread the chicken and onion onto the skewers and grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the onion is tender, 12 to 16 minutes. Grill the lemon halves until charred, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Top the pitas with the celery mixture, chicken, and Feta. Serve with the lemons.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 428
- Fat 29g
- Sat Fat 6g
- Cholesterol 130mg
- Sodium 514mg
- Protein 36g
- Carbohydrate 6g
- Sugar 2g
- Fiber 2g
- Iron 2mg
- Calcium 49mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
The chicken and onion can be prepared and marinated in the oil and lemon for up to 12 hours. Skewer just before grilling.
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