Description
Delightful and refreshing skewers bringing together the bright flavors of lemon with fragrant herbs, perfect for outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2–3 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 4 large chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- Wooden skewers (soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl.
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized chunks and place them in a bowl.
- Pour over the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers.
- Heat an outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan.
- Cook the skewers, turning every 3-5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges. Can be paired with salads, rice, or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg