Greek Chicken Kabobs
Couscous with Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 3 Tbsp jarred minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1½ Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 12 chicken, bell pepper, onion, and mushroom kabobs (about 2 lb; from the meat counter)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 6 Tbsp refrigerated cucumber-dill Greek yogurt dip (such as Opadipity)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grate zest from 1 lemon. Squeeze juice from lemons to equal ¼ cup.
- Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oil, vinegar, oregano, and mustard; brush onto kabobs.
- Grill kabobs, covered, 4 to 5 minutes per side or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender, basting often with lemon mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve with dip.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 Tbsp jarred minced garlic
- 1½ tsp olive oil
- 1¼ cups water
- 1 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook nuts and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan over medium heat 2 minutes. Add water; cover and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, salt, and pepper; cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until done.
- Toss couscous mixture with green onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, and cheese.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
226
|
206
|
432
|
| Fat (g) | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 31 | 7 | 38 |
| Carb (g) | 2 | 28 | 30 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sodium (mg) | 450 | 312 | 762 |
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