Description
These Lemon Herb Marinated Chicken Skewers are a perfect blend of zesty lemon and fragrant herbs, making for a deliciously juicy and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- cubed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Serve the skewers hot, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 skewers per person
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Lemon Herb Marinated Chicken Skewers, chicken skewers, grilled chicken recipes, healthy chicken recipes