Kabob Party- Pollo Spiedini, Italian Chicken Skewers Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- Chicken Skewers with Chopped Cucumber, Arugula & Olives serves 4 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1 3⁄4 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 32 pieces
- 1⁄2 c dry white wine
- 2 clv garlic, thinly sliced
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper, as needed
- oil for grill
- 1 c finely chopped, peeled and seeded cucumber
- 1⁄3 c finely chopped arugula
- 1⁄3 c finely chopped kalamata olives
- 3⁄4 t fresh thyme leaves
- 1⁄4 t red pepper flakes
- very good olive oil for drizzling
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 318g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 540 | |
| Calories from Fat 326 | 60% |
| Total Fat 36.21g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 9.75g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.46g | |
| Cholesterol 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium 484mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 4.76g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 0.6g | 0% |
| Protein 36.7g | 59% |
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