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
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

  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.

Aug 17, 2024