Chicken Skewers Recipe

This juicy and flavorful chicken skewers recipe is quick to make, uses simple ingredients, and delivers bold taste in every bite—perfect for busy weeknights or summer BBQs.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Marinating Time: 30

Total Time: 1

Servings: servings

Calories: 280kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Grill or Oven Preheat to medium-high or 425°F
10–12 Skewers Wooden (soaked) or metal
1 Large mixing bowl For marinating the chicken
1 Silicone Brush Optional, for brushing marinade
1 Meat thermometer Recommended for accurate doneness

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade

2 lbs Chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoon Olive oil
2 tablespoon Lemon juice Fresh squeezed
4 Garlic cloves Minced
1 tablespoon Dried oregano
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Honey or brown sugar for caramelization
0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional for heat

Skewers

1 Red onion Cut into chunks
2 Bell peppers Any color, cut into chunks
1 Zucchini Sliced into rounds

Instructions

Marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and honey for 30 min to 8 hrs.
Thread chicken and chopped vegetables onto soaked skewers.
Grill 10–12 min (turning every 2–3 min) or bake at 425°F for 20–25 min.
Let skewers rest 5 min before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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