Lemon Oregano Chicken Skewers
Estimated $5.01 recipe · $2.50 per serving (US / USD)
Charred lemon-herb chicken skewers with a chickpea and cucumber salad.
The recipe
Lemon Oregano Chicken Skewers
Charred lemon-herb chicken skewers with a chickpea and cucumber salad.
Ingredients
- 320g chicken breast, cubed
- 1 lemon
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 1 cucumber, diced
- Handful parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$5.01 for 2 servings · $2.50 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 320g chicken breast, cubedRetail benchmark · $22.37 / 3629 g · Retail reference · Uses 320g | $1.97 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 2 tsp oreganoPlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.13 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 1 can chickpeas, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $0.92 |
| 1 cucumber, dicedPlanning assumption · $0.70 / 300 g · Assumes 300 g per item | $0.70 |
| Handful parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Estimated total | $5.01 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in lemon, oregano, garlic, oil and salt for 15 min.
- Thread onto skewers and grill 10–12 min until charred and cooked.
- Toss chickpeas, cucumber and parsley with lemon and oil.
- Serve the skewers over the chickpea salad.
Recipe notes
Soak wooden skewers first so they don't scorch under the grill.
Estimated nutrition per serving
500 kcal · 47g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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