Chicken and Grapefruit Souvlaki

Name: Chicken and Grapefruit Souvlaki
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 , 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon grated florida grapefruit zest; 1/4 cup florida grapefruit juice; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 1/4 teaspoon each salt & fresh ground pepper; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 sweet onion, cut in chunks; 4 grapefruits, wedges cut in half crosswise; 1/2 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons florida grapefruit juice; 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"Florida grapefruit is in season now and is a versatile ingredient that adds the perfect blend of sweetness, tanginess, and sophistication to everyday meals. This recipe uses Florida grapefruit and garlic to create a juicy marinade for chicken skewers."

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photo by Mary Jenny

Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₂ teaspoon grated florida grapefruit zest
¹⁄₄ cup florida grapefruit juice
¹⁄₄ cup canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
¹⁄₄ teaspoon each salt & fresh ground pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 sweet onion, cut in chunks
4 grapefruits, wedges cut in half crosswise
¹⁄₂ cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons florida grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1 garlic clove, minced
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt

directions

In a shallow dish, stir together grapefruit zest, juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Yogurt Sauce: In a bowl, stir together yogurt, grapefruit juice, mint, garlic and salt. Cover and refrigerate.
Skewer chicken and onion onto 8 soaked skewers and end each with a grapefruit wedge. Place on foil lined baking sheet. Roast in 425 F (220 C) oven for about 15 minutes or until golden and chicken is no longer pink inside. Serve with Yogurt Sauce.
Broiling Option: Place skewers about 6 inches (15 cm) from broiler and cook for about 4 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Tip: Soak wooden/bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before skewering chicken.