Description
Succulent grilled chicken skewers deliver Mediterranean magic with zesty marinade and perfectly charred edges. Crisp herbs and tangy lemon elevate this simple yet spectacular dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5–2 pounds or 680–907 grams)
Vegetables:
- 1–2 red bell peppers
- 1–2 yellow bell peppers
- 1–2 green bell peppers
- 1 red onion
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing container.
- Slice chicken into uniform, bite-sized cubes and chop bell peppers and onion into similarly sized pieces.
- Immerse chicken pieces in the prepared marinade, ensuring complete coverage, and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- Carefully slide marinated chicken and chopped vegetables onto skewers, alternating ingredients for visual appeal and balanced taste.
- Heat outdoor grill to medium-high temperature (around 400°F) and lightly brush grates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Position skewers on preheated grill, cooking for approximately 10-12 minutes, rotating occasionally to ensure even charring and thorough cooking.
- Verify chicken’s doneness by confirming internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer, guaranteeing safe consumption and optimal juiciness.
Notes
- Marinating for longer enhances deeper flavor absorption, so consider preparing chicken a day ahead for maximum taste infusion.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and potential fire hazards.
- For gluten-free option, replace any potential seasoning blends with pure spices and verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Create vegetarian version by substituting chicken with firm tofu or tempeh, maintaining identical marinade and grilling technique.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg