Mediterranean Grilled Chicken and Grape Skewers

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, fresh minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, crushed
• 1 tablespoon oregano, fresh minced
• 1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• 1 3/4 cups California green seedless grapes, picked from stem and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh

Preparation

1. In small bowl combine olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, oregano, rosemary and lemon zest. Whisk together marinade.
2. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch cubes. Alternate chicken and grapes and thread onto 12 skewers.
3. Place skewers into a baking dish or pan large enough to hold them. Pour marinade over skewers, coating each one. Marinate for 4 to 24 hours.
4. Remove skewers from marinade and let excess oil drip off. Season with salt.
5. Grill until chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
6. Arrange on serving platter and drizzle with additional olive oil and lemon juice.

Serves

Makes 4 entrée servings

Source

California Table Grape Commission

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