Description
Grilled chicken skewers bring summer backyard vibes straight to your dinner table with tender, juicy meat and a zesty marinade. Skewered chunks of marinated chicken char beautifully on the grill, creating delicious caramelized edges that make this simple dish totally addictive.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
Marinade Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Skewers:
- skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl, creating a fragrant marinade that will infuse your chicken with incredible flavor.
- Add 1½ lbs of chicken chunks to the marinade, carefully coating each piece to ensure maximum taste absorption. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 8 hours, allowing the seasonings to penetrate deeply.
- Prepare wooden or metal skewers by soaking wooden ones in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Chop red and green bell peppers and red onion into 1-inch chunks, ready to alternate with chicken pieces on the skewers.
- Heat outdoor grill to 400°F or indoor grill pan to medium-high, lightly oiling the surface to prevent sticking.
- Thread marinated chicken and vegetable chunks onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces to ensure even cooking and perfect caramelization.
- Place skewers on the hot grill, rotating every 3-4 minutes to achieve beautiful grill marks and consistent cooking.
- Grill for 10-12 minutes total, checking that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C for safe consumption.
- Remove skewers from heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and ensuring tender, succulent chicken.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor, up to 8 hours in the refrigerator for maximum taste absorption.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning during grilling.
- For gluten-free and low-carb diets, serve with cauliflower rice or a fresh herb salad instead of traditional sides.
- If you do not have an outdoor grill, a cast-iron grill pan works perfectly for achieving those beautiful char marks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg