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Close up grilled chicken skewers with char marks, parsley, lemon wedges, and small bowl of lemon garlic sauce behind.
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Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers

These Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers are made with a simple lemon garlic marinade and grilled until juicy and lightly charred. This is an easy chicken recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, grilling season, or meal prep for salads, wraps, and rice bowls throughout the week.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Lemon wedges for serving
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Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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  • Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
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  • Thread chicken onto skewers.
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  • Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
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  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over skewers and serve hot.

Notes

  1. Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces so they cook evenly and don’t dry out before the inside is done.
  2. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor, but not longer than about 4 hours because of the lemon juice.
  3. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes so they don’t burn on the grill.
  4. Chicken skewers cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them or the chicken can dry out.
  5. These can be cooked on an outdoor grill, indoor grill pan, or in the oven at 425°F.
  6. Store leftover cooked chicken in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and use for salads, wraps, or rice bowls.
  7. You can also freeze the raw chicken in the marinade for an easy future meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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