Mediterranean Grilled Chicken and Grape Skewers

California flavours add a fresh twist to grilled chicken skewers.

Ingredients

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• 1/4 cup (50 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh oregano, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest
• 1 lb (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) fresh California green grapes
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice

Procedure

1. In small bowl, combine first 6 ingredients. Whisk together marinade. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch (2 cm) cubes. Alternate chicken and grapes and thread onto eight 12-inch (30 cm) skewers.
2. Place skewers in a baking dish. Pour marinade over skewers, coating each one. Marinate for 4 to 24 hours.
3. Remove chicken skewers from marinade and let excess oil drip off. Season with salt.
4. Grill until chicken is cooked through, 3-5 minutes on each side.
5. Arrange on serving platter and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. These can also be made as appetizers on 6-inch (15 cm) skewers.

makes 24.