Description
A vibrant summer recipe for tender chicken and vegetables grilled to perfection. This marinade blends lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, and warm spices for a savory-sweet flavor that shines on the grill. Simple prep, bold taste, and gorgeous presentation make these kabobs ideal for quick weeknight meals or backyard gatherings.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 tablespoon honey
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares
1 medium red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 medium zucchini, sliced into thick half-moons
Wooden or metal skewers, as needed
Fresh parsley and lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent scorching on the grill
Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce or coconut aminos, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper
Add chicken pieces to the marinade; toss to coat evenly
Skewer chicken pieces and vegetables alternately onto soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F)
Lightly oil the grill grates
Grill kabobs 5-7 minutes per side until chicken reaches 165°F internally
Serve with fresh parsley and lemon wedges
Notes
For extra flavor, let chicken marinate up to 8 hours in the refrigerator
Use metal skewers for more even cooking
Metal tongs work best for handling hot skewers
For non-grill oven method: broil 6 inches from heat for 8-10 minutes per side
Leftover chicken can be repurposed into rice bowls or salads
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg