Lemony Greek chicken kebabs

These lemony Greek chicken kebabs are super easy to make and delicious served hot, warm or even room temp.  They pair well with almost any meal.  Serve them with a simple salad of tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber or with rice.

INGREDIENTS

• ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp Kosher salt
• Pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• ¾ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ -2 lb. boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breast cut in large chunks
• 2 red onions roughly chopped, optional
• 8-12 metal or wooden skewers (if you use wood skewers, soak them first)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the ingredients (first 8 ingredients) for the chicken marinade in a medium-sized bowl, add chicken. Let marinate for several hours or overnight.
2. When ready to grill the chicken, heat grill to high. Put 4-5 chicken pieces on each skewer with 2 pieces of red onion in between each piece of chicken.
3. Grill the chicken on medium/high. Turn after 4-5 minutes or when the chicken releases easily from the grill and golden grill marks have formed.  Grill on 3-4 sides (total about 10-15 minutes).
4. Serve hot or room temperature.

Serves 6