Description
Savor juicy grilled chicken kabobs with fresh veggies and a zesty lemon herb glaze. Perfect for summer barbecues and quick weeknight dinners
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1‑inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1‑inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1‑inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 min)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken cubes, toss to coat, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Prep the veggies. While the chicken marinates, cut the peppers, onion, and tomatoes into bite‑sized pieces.
- Thread the skewers. Alternate chicken, pepper, onion, and tomato on each skewer. Aim for a balanced mix—about 4 chicken pieces and 4 veggies per skewer.
- Preheat the grill. Heat to medium‑high (about 400 °F). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the kabobs. Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 °F, and the veggies should be slightly charred.
- Serve. Remove from the grill, let rest 2 minutes, then arrange on a platter. Drizzle any leftover glaze over the top for extra shine.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked without drying out.
- For a smokier flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the glaze.
- Keep the grill lid open while cooking to avoid flare‑ups from the oil.
- If you prefer a sweeter glaze, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Serve with a side of couscous or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Chicken
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken kabobs on the grill