Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs

These look amazing! I can't wait to make them!

Ingredients:

1/4c olive oil

1/4c lemon juice

1/4c white vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1t ground cumin

1t dried oregano

1/2t dried thyme

1/4t salt

1/4t ground black pepper

2lbs skinless boneless chicken breast cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

6 wooden skewers

2 large green or red bell peppers cut into 1" pieces

1 large onion quartered and seperated into pieces

12 cherry tomatoes

12 fresh mushrooms

Directions:

Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt and black pepper together in a large glass or cermaic 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 and lightly oil the grate.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Discard the remaining marinade. Alternately thread pieces of the chicken with pieces of bell peppers, onion, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms onto the skewers.

Cook on the grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and until chicken is no longer pink.

Serves 6

Nutrition:

Calories: 290

Fat: 13.1g

Protein: 33.8g

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