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Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers

The Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers are the best summer recipe. Marinated in the most delicious homemade marinade and sprinkled with fresh parmesan cheese, these kabobs are made with tender chicken and perfectly grilled veggies. Throw these easy chicken kabobs on the grill for your next summer cookout or enjoy for an easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 (8
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (30g)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil (30g)
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp each salt & oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium zucchini (200g)
  • 1 medium squash (180g)
  • 1 small red onion (180g)
Optional for serving:
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon wedges
  • grated parmesan

Instructions

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  1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, make the marinade by combining the minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss the chicken in the marinade and cover with saran wrap. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
  3. Meanwhile, wash and cut vegetables. Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into 1/2-inch coins. Cut red onion into 1-inch pieces.
  4. Drain the marinade. Thread a piece of chicken onto a skewer and then a piece each of the squash, zucchini and red onion. Repeat until you’re at the end of the skewer, ending with a piece chicken.
  5. When ready, preheat the grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. Brush grill grates with oil (or spray with cooking spray). Grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 10-14 minutes, turning occasionally.
  6. Add kabobs to a serving platter. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over top and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and grated parmesan. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use any metal or bamboo skewers for this recipe. Metal skewers are sturdy and reusable but note that they will retain heat so please be careful when serving. If using wooden skewers, I recommend soaking them overnight in water (or at least 30 minutes) prior to using.
  • Be sure to cut your chicken into even-sized pieces so they will cook evenly. 
  • Let chicken marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. 
  • If you marinade your chicken in the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for ~30 minutes before grilling.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2kabobs Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 10g (15%) Cholesterol 82.5mg (28%) Fiber 1.8g (7%) Sugar 9.2g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Serving 2kabobs
Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 10g 15%
Cholesterol 82.5mg 28%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Sugar 9.2g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.