Cajun-spiced Chicken Skewers with Greek Salad
Very easy
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Cajun-spiced Chicken Skewers with Greek Salad

7 minutes
Prep time

18 minutes
Cook time

525 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Chicken breast

1

Chicken breast

Bell pepper (yellow)

1/2

Bell pepper (yellow)

Red onion

1/2

Red onion

Cajun seasoning

1 tsp

Cajun seasoning

Cucumber

1/4

Cucumber

Cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup

Cherry tomatoes

Feta cheese (block)

2 oz

Feta cheese (block)

Black olives (pitted)

optional

2 tbsp

Black olives (pitted)

Utensils

Stovetop and Frying pan.

Recipe

  • Step 1
    Wash & cut the peppers, removing the core & seeds. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Step 2
    Peel & cut half of the red onions into quarters, then break them apart into petals.
  • Step 3
    Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces.
  • Step 4
    In a mixing bowl, add: the chicken, bell peppers, red onions, half of the Cajun seasoning. Drizzle with olive oil. Mix everything together.
  • Step 5
    On a skewer,* add a piece of chicken, bell pepper & red onion. Repeat this process 3-4 times, depending on the length of your skewer. *Check out our tips for this step.
  • Step 6
    Add the skewers to a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Top with the remaining cajun spices & cook undisturbed for 4-5 min. Flip the skewers & add a small splash of water to the pan. Cover & continue cooking for 6-8 min, over medium heat, until the chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temp).
  • Step 7
    Meanwhile, wash & slice the cucumbers into half-moons.
  • Step 8
    Wash & slice the cherry tomatoes in halves.
  • Step 9
    Thinly slice the remaining red onions.
  • Step 10
    Prepare the Greek salad. In a bowl, add: the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, pitted black olives & crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil & season with salt & pepper. Toss together.
  • Step 11
    Serve the Greek salad with the cajun-spiced chicken skewers. Re-season to taste & enjoy!

Recipe tip

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 min before grilling (pan-frying or on the barbecue) to prevent them from burning.