Herb-Roasted Mediterranean Chicken Skewers

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Juicy chicken marinated in olive oil and fresh herbs, grilled to perfection with a tangy lemon-olive relish. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high. In a bowl, whisk 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp oregano, and minced garlic from 3 cloves. Season chicken thighs with the mixture and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Cut lemon into 4 wedges. Dice red onion into 1/4-inch cubes and mix with 1/2 cup kalamata olives; set aside.
  3. Step 3: Grill chicken for 12-15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until juices run clear and skin is crispy.
  4. Step 4: Squeeze lemon juice over skewers, then top with onion-olive mixture. Serve with warm pita bread.

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