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Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers

Grilled lemon garlic chicken skewers with a simple lemon-garlic marinade and juicy grilled chicken char marks. Marinate the chunks until fragrant, then grill to 165°F for bright, zesty flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 can (15 oz) wooden skewers Soaked before threading.
Lemon-garlic marinade
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 2 lemons Zest 2 lemons.
  • 4 garlic Minced.
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp salt To taste.
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper To taste.
For serving
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley Chopped or torn.
  • 6 lemon wedges

Equipment

  • 1 grill
  • 1 skewers

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly blended.
  2. Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and toss to coat so every piece is glossy.
Marinate
  1. Cover and refrigerate for 1-4 hours to deepen the lemon-garlic flavor, turning once halfway through for even seasoning.
Skewer and grill
  1. Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for better browning.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat until hot enough to produce immediate char when the chicken hits the grates.
  3. Grill the skewers for 5-6 minutes per side, until chicken reaches 165°F and you see clear char marks.
Finish and serve
  1. Garnish the skewers with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

Notes

Pro tip: pat chicken lightly before skewering if it looks overly wet so the marinade clings and browns well. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked skewers for up to 2 months. For a Mediterranean swap, use bone-in chicken thigh chunks instead of breast for a juicier texture while keeping the same marinade (adjust cook time as needed to reach 165°F).