Lemon-Marinated Chicken and Olive Skewers

Name: Lemon-Marinated Chicken and Olive Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 170 grams can pitted, large black olives, drained; 1 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each about 4 ounces, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Lemon-Marinated Chicken and Olive Skewers is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe with 15 servings. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 87 calories, 9g of protein, and 5g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes. Head to the store and pick up olives, lemon juice, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

In a medium bowl combine the marinade ingredients.

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Marinade

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Bowl

Add the chicken thigh pieces and toss to coat thoroughly.

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Chicken Thighs

Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 5 to 30 minutes before grilling.

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Whole Chicken

Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350 to 450F).

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Grill

Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating chicken pieces with olives.

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Chicken Pieces

Olives

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Skewers

Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the skewers over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the meat is firm and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once or twice.

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Meat

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Skewers

Grill

Remove from the grill and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes.

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Serve warm.

Note: If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes.

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Water