Description
These Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers dance with Mediterranean charm, bringing zesty brightness to your summer grill. Tender chicken marinated in fresh herbs and tangy lemon creates a simple meal that sparks delicious conversation around your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Oils and Acids:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Equipment:
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Submerge wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes to prevent charring during grilling.
- Combine ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, dried herbs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Toss 1.5 lbs chicken cubes into the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Seal the bowl and refrigerate for 30-120 minutes.
- Heat your grill to 400°F (medium-high), creating zones for direct and indirect cooking.
- Carefully slide marinated chicken pieces onto pre-soaked skewers, leaving small gaps between chunks for even heating.
- Position skewers on the hot grill grates, positioning them diagonally for attractive crosshatch marks.
- Cook each side for 4-6 minutes, rotating once halfway through to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer grilled skewers to a clean platter, allowing them to rest for 3-5 minutes so juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Notes
- Wooden skewers need a water bath to stop them from turning into charcoal on the grill.
- Marinating for the full two hours deepens the herb and lemon flavors into every single chicken bite.
- Let the chicken rest after grilling so the juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and succulent.
- For a gluten-free version, swap out fresh herbs with dried versions and ensure all marinade ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes (4-6 minutes per side)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 284 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg