Mediterranean Diet Friendly Tomato-Basil Chicken Skewers
Grilled chicken skewers are a warm-weather staple, and this version leans hard into the sun-drenched flavors that make Mediterranean cooking so satisfying. The chicken marinates in garlic-infused oil, fresh Roma tomatoes, lemon juice, and oregano — simple pantry staples that do serious flavor work before the skewers ever hit the grill. Fresh basil shows up twice, both in the marinade and stirred into a quick cooked tomato dipping sauce, so every bite carries that bright, herby punch. The dipping sauce comes together in under ten minutes on the stovetop and is genuinely the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything. Lean protein, olive oil, tomatoes, and lemon are the backbone of this style of eating, and this recipe checks every one of those boxes without feeling like a health-food compromise. A squeeze of lemon wedge at the table ties it all together and keeps the whole plate feeling fresh and vibrant. Whether you're firing up an outdoor grill or using a grill pan on the stovetop, this one is easy enough for a weeknight and impressive enough to serve to guests.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused oil, divided
- 2 medium roma tomatoes (about 5 oz total), finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, divided
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the dipping sauce
- 2 medium roma tomatoes (about 5 oz total), roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes so they don't char on the grill.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the garlic-infused oil, the finely diced Roma tomatoes (for the marinade), 3 tablespoons of the sliced basil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken cubes and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
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