Grilled Meat Skewers with Bay Leaves
Elevate your grilling game with these fragrant and flavorful Grilled Meat Skewers with Bay Leaves. This easy yet impressive recipe features your choice of succulent, marinated beef, pork, or chicken, threaded onto skewers alongside aromatic fresh bay leaves that impart a subtle earthy aroma as they grill to perfection. A zesty marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and oregano ensures each bite is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, these juicy skewers cook in just 15 minutes and pair beautifully with rice, grilled vegetables, or your favorite dipping sauce. Perfectly charred edges and herbaceous undertones make this dish an irresistible crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless meat of choice (beef, pork, or chicken)
- 20 whole leaves Fresh bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 whole cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 8 pieces Wooden or metal skewers
Directions
Step 1
Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes if using, to prevent burning during grilling.
Step 2
Cut the boneless meat into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1-inch pieces.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to create a marinade.
Step 4
Add the meat cubes to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for optimal flavor.
Step 5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 6
Thread the marinated meat cubes onto skewers, alternating each piece of meat with a whole bay leaf.
Step 7
Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning every few minutes to ensure even cooking. The meat should be cooked through and slightly charred on the edges.
Step 8
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 9
Serve the grilled meat skewers with a side of your favorite dipping sauce, rice, or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (618.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1127.0 |
| Total Fat 59.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 365mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2665.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.8g | |
| Protein 131.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 129.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2057.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories