Lemony Chicken Kebab with Zucchini Salad. Shish taouk (literally, "skewer chicken") is a traditional Middle Eastern dish of chicken marinated in lemon and yogurt, threaded onto skewers, and grilled to perfection. To accompany the chicken kebabs, we enjoyed a summery salad made with grilled zucchini, fresh tomatoes and red onion, plus handfuls of garden mint and parsley. Toss veggies with a small amount of olive oil, salt and pepper.

Thread skewers with the chicken and veggies. The tomato-parsley salad couldn't be any easier to prepare, and when it comes to delicious simple flavors, this one ranks high. Season diced chicken with herbs, spices and lemon zest, then cook in hot skillet with olive oil and butter. You can have Lemony Chicken Kebab with Zucchini Salad using 8 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Lemony Chicken Kebab with Zucchini Salad

Prepare 3 of Lemons.
Prepare 4 of 6 oz. Boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 pieces.
You need 1/2 tsp of Dried oregano.
You need 1 of Kosher salt and pepper.
You need 4 small of zucchini ( about 1lb.), halved lengthwise.
It's 1 tbsp of Olive oils, plus more for the grill.
It's 2 oz of Feta Cheese, Crumbled.
Prepare 2 tbsp of Sliced Chives.

Transfer cooked chicken to plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Sauté zucchini and squash in that same skillet, seasoning with the same blend of herbs and spices. Return chicken to pan and drizzle in lemon juice. Made with the tastiest marinade ever, these Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs with Lemon Aioli will be the hit of your summertime barbecues!

Lemony Chicken Kebab with Zucchini Salad instructions

Heat grill medium high. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into a small bowel. Cut the remaing 2 lemons in half. Thread the chicken onto 8 small skewers and season with the orgeno and 1/4 tsp. ezch with salt and pepper..
Lightly oil the grill. Grill the chicken, turning, occasionally and brush with the lemon juice, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to plates..
Brush the zucchini with the oil and season with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Grill until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Grill the lemon halves, cut side down, until charred, about 2 minutes..
Cut zucchini into 1/2 in. pieces and divide among the plates. Sprinkle with the feta and chives. Serve with the grilled lemon halves..

One of my all-time favorite meals for entertaining, these Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs are marinated in a sunny mix of bright and lemony flavors that make my mouth sing. In a medium bowl whisk together lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar. Cut zucchini into spirals using a spiralizer and add to bowl. Garnish with lemon zest if desired. This recipe was a light refreshing summer salad.