Grilled Chicken Skewers
These juicy and flavorful Grilled Chicken Skewers are perfect for summer BBQs, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Marinated in a zesty garlic-herb blend and grilled to perfection with colorful veggies, they’re a fun, customizable, and healthy meal-on-a-stick
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper cut into chunks
- 1 small red onion cut into chunks
- Skewers wooden or metal
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, parsley, cumin, salt and pepper. Add cubed chicken and toss until every piece is coated well. Cover and cool for at least 30 minutes, or for 8 hours for deep taste.
- Preheat the Grill: If using an outer grill, preheat on medium-high heat (about 400 ° F). Oil lightly oil to prevent sticking. For indoor grill pan, heat medium heat and lightly on the grease.
- Assemble the Skewers :If desired, thread the marinated chicken on the dagger with vegetables. Leave a little space between each piece so that they cook evenly.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 10–12 minutes, sometimes turning, until the chicken becomes golden, a little, and cooked (the internal temporary 165 °F/74 °C).
- Rest & Serve : Allow the skewers to relax from the grill for a few minutes, then serve warm or need the sauce with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts and are great for grilling.
- Cut chicken evenly so everything cooks at the same rate.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to avoid burning on the grill.
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor—overnight is ideal if time allows.