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Greek chicken and courgette skewers

Name: Greek chicken and courgette skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 4 tbsp. retsina or other full-bodied white wine; 1 tbsp. honey (preferably Greek); 1 tbsp. dried oregano; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 lemon; 2 courgettes, trimmed; 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into 16 wedges through the root; 50 g feta cheese, crumbled; Extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle; 8 wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 30min

Quick to make, and great to throw on the BBQ - everyone will love these Greek-inspired chicken skewers.

By Emma FranklinPublished: 16 May 2019

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Anyone who’s holidayed in Greece will recognise the deep resinous flavour of retsina in these skewers, but if you can’t get it (or are not a fan) any other full-bodied white wine will do nicely.

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

263

Ingredients

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
4 Tbsp. retsina or other full-bodied white wine
1 Tbsp. honey (preferably Greek)
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lemon
2 courgettes, trimmed
1 large red onion, peeled and cut into 16 wedges through the root
50 g feta cheese, crumbled
Extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle

You will also need

8 wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 30min

Directions

1. Step 1Cut chicken into 3cm (11/4in) chunks, place in a bowl with the oil, wine, honey, oregano, garlic and some seasoning. Finely grate the zest of the lemon into the bowl, stir to mix. Put in fridge for 30min to marinate, if you have time.
2. Step 2Cut courgette into similar-sized chunks to the chicken. Once chicken has marinated, add courgettes and onion(s) to bowl and mix gently.
3. Step 3Thread chicken, courgettes and onion(s) on to skewers and barbecue or grill over/under medium heat for 10-12min, turning occasionally, or until cooked through.
4. Step 4Halve the zested lemon and squeeze the juice over the chicken, drizzle with oil and sprinkle over the feta. Serve.