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Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Mezze Tray

A vibrant dish featuring grilled chicken skewers paired with a colorful mezze tray of dips and fresh veggies, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken skewers
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Wooden or metal skewers Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using.
For the mezze tray
  • 1 cup hummus
  • 0.5 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 0.5 cup marinated olives
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup cucumber slices
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Warm pita bread, cut into wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes and mix until fully coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight works best!).
  2. While the chicken marinates, prepare your mezze tray with hummus, tzatziki, olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, feta, and warm pita wedges.
Cooking
  1. Thread chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving space between pieces for even cooking.
  2. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
Serving
  1. Serve skewers hot alongside the mezze tray for dipping and sharing.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.