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Mediterranean Chicken Skewers

February 23rd, 2013 Posted in Chicken, Main Dishes Tags: , , ,
6 Tbl olive oil
3 Tbl lemon juice
1 clove garlic 
2 Tbl mediterranen basil
Mushrooms
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 onion
3 large chicken breasts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
 
~In small bowl mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic (finely chopped), basil, salt and pepper
~Cut the peppers and onions into 2″ squares
~Cut the chicken into 2″ squares
~Place peppers, onions, mushrooms and chicken into a large container with an air tight lid
~Pour the marinade over the chicken and vegetables, stir and  seal
~Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, stirring at least twice 
~Remove container from refrigerator and alternately thread chicken and vegetables onto  lightly greased skewers*, reserve juice
~Grill OR Broil under high heat for 20 minutes or until done, basting and turning at least once with reserved juice
 
*If using bamboo or wooden skewers soak them in warm water for at least 20 minutes prior to use
**You can choose different vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini etc.  The original recipe called for those, however since I don’t care for either I substituted for ones I do like. 
 
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