Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers
Elevate your grilling game with these sensational lemon chicken skewers! Succulent pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breasts are marinated in a tantalizing blend of olive oil, lemon juice, and flavorful seasonings, then threaded onto skewers alongside vibrant zucchini, onions, and cherry tomatoes. Grilled to perfection, these skewers are a burst of fresh and zesty flavors, guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers | |
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| ¼ | cup olive oil |
| 3 | tablespoons lemon juice |
| 1 | tablespoon white wine vinegar |
| 2 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 2 | teaspoons lemon peel, grated |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| ½ | teaspoon sugar |
| ¼ | teaspoon dried oregano |
| ¼ | teaspoon pepper |
| 1 ½ | lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-½-inch pieces |
| 3 | medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-½-inch slices |
| 3 | medium onions, cut into wedges |
| 12 | cherry tomatoes |
Instructions
Marinating the Chicken and Vegetables | |
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| 1. | In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, grated lemon peel, salt, sugar, dried oregano, and pepper; set aside 1/4 cup for basting. |
| 2. | Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal the bag and turn to coat. |
| 3. | Pour the remaining marinade into another large resealable plastic bag; add the zucchini, onions, and tomatoes. Seal the bag and turn to coat. |
| 4. | Refrigerate the marinated chicken and vegetables for up to 4 hours or overnight. |
| 5. | Drain and discard the marinade. |
Grilling the Skewers | |
| 1. | Alternately thread marinated chicken and vegetables onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. |
| 2. | Grill the skewers, covered, over medium heat for 6 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 258.9 kcal |
| Protein | 26.3 g |
| Fat | 12.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 6.3 g |
Published on Aug 17, 2024 by Luminița