Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Mezze Spread
Ingredients
Chicken Skewers
500 g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into cubes
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Mezze Spread
½ cup hummus
½ cup tzatziki sauce
½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced
¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 small tomato, diced
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Pita bread or flatbreads, to serve
Directions
In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers.
Grill chicken skewers for 4–5 minutes per side, until fully cooked and lightly charred.
Arrange mezze spread components on a platter: hummus, tzatziki, roasted peppers, olives, cucumber, tomato, and fresh parsley.
Serve grilled chicken skewers alongside the mezze spread with warm pita bread.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving – Approx.)
Calories: 420 kcal
Protein: 35 g
Fat: 22 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 620 mg