Marinated Chicken Skewers
Marinated Chicken Skewers feature tender chunks of chicken soaked in a bright mix of lemon and onion juices with creamy yogurt and a hint of saffron. The result is juicy, aromatic meat with subtle warmth and citrusy tang, perfect for grilling outdoors or serving at a casual weeknight dinner. Enjoy these skewers with warm flatbreads, rice, or a crisp salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook16 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Marinated Chicken Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, onion juice, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, and saffron in a large bowl.
- 2
Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat.
- 3
Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread it onto skewers; discard any unused marinade.
- 6
Grill on the preheated grill, turning often, until golden brown on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side.
- Calories 381.72 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 29.1 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 5.62 g 2%
- Total Fat 28.19 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 3.93 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.69 mg High 31%
- Sodium 471.14 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 0.16 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 2.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 59.28 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 614.14 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 4.38 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Marinated Chicken Skewers is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 31 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Chicken Breast, Lemon Juice, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 381.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Marinated Chicken Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Chicken Breast, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Marinated Chicken Skewers?
- About 31 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 16 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 381.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Marinated Chicken Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Marinated Chicken Skewers healthy?
- Marinated Chicken Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 381.72 calories and 29.1 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 471.14 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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