Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Lemon Fused Olive Oil and Oregano Balsamic

While marinating chicken before grilling obviously enhances the taste and adds moisture, using an olive oil based marinade infuses flavor without deteriorating the texture of the meat. Furthermore, with our Olive This! fused olive oil and flavored balsamics you can reduce the number of ingredients needed and eliminate some prep time. This classic combination of lemon and oregano went very well with chicken and pineapple. You can also substitute the pineapple with mango for another twist.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup Olive This! Whole Fruit Lemon Fused Olive Oil
• 4 tablespoons Olive This! Oregano Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1” square pieces
• 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into 1” pieces
• 2 small zucchinis, cut once lengthwise and then into 1/2” slices (half moons)
• 1/2 of a fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1” chunks
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes

DIRECTIONS

For the marinade, whisk together the olive oil, oregano balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons in a small bowl for brushing the meat while grilling. Pour the marinade over the cubed chicken pieces and coat each piece well. Let stand for 45-60 minutes, turning periodically. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Chop fruit and vegetables according to directions in ingredients list. Try to cut them into relatively uniform pieces so they cook evenly on the grill.

After the chicken is finished marinating, combine the meat, vegetables and fruit into one large bowl so the marinade coats all pieces. Now you are ready to assemble. Keep the reserve marinade and basting brush aside for grilling.

Assemble kebabs by alternating chicken, vegetables and fruit; threading approximately 8-10 skewers.

Prepare grill to medium-high heat, oil grill grates well. Grill kebabs, turning each by a quarter turn every 2-3 minutes. Half way through the grilling process, brush reserved marinade over each kebab. Grill until chicken, vegetables and fruit are lightly browned and the meat is fully cooked, about 8-12 minutes. Check the meat for doneness by cutting into one piece. Remove kebabs when the center of the test piece is no longer pink. Be sure to use a clean platter for the cooked kababs (not the unwashed plate used for holding the raw chicken kebabs).

Serve immediately and enjoy!

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