Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Kebabs are layered with marinated chicken, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, then grilled for a perfect summertime meal.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time18 minutesmins
Marinating Time20 minutesmins
Total Time58 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Kebabs
Servings: 6kebabs
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com
Ingredients
3bonelessskinless chicken breasts,cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1½ pounds)
⅓cup(71 g) olive oil
⅓cup(81 g) lemon juice,2 large lemons
2tablespoonssoy sauce
2teaspoonsgarlic,minced
½teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonpepper
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper
2smallzucchini,cut into ½-inch round slices
½pint(5 ounces) cherry tomatoes
sliced lemon,for garnish
6(14-inch)skewers,metal or wood*
canola oil,for oiling the grill grates
Instructions
To a large zipped bag or large bowl, add the cubed chicken.
In a medium bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Mix well.
Pour half of the marinade mixture (about ⅓ cup) over the chicken. (Cover the remaining marinade and store it in the refrigerator until ready to grill the kebabs.)
Toss the chicken in the marinade to fully coat all pieces. Place the chicken in the refrigerator (covered, if in a bowl) to marinate for at least 20 minutes, up to overnight.
When ready, working one skewer at a time, thread 1 chicken piece, 1 zucchini piece, and 1 cherry tomato onto a grilling skewer. Repeat with the remaining ingredients until your skewer is filled, ending with chicken. Make sure to leave space at the end for picking the skewer up off the grill. Set the kebab on a large sheet pan. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Brush the grill grate with oil. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Place skewers on the grill directly over the heat. Brush the kebabs with some of the reserved marinade. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
After 6-8 minutes, flip the skewers and brush with more marinade. Cook for an additional 6-10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve the chicken kebabs with sliced lemons.
Notes
*If you are using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes before using them; this will prevent them from burning.