Chicken and Vegetable Skewers with Lemon Herb Marinade
Quick and easy grilled chicken and vegetable skewers marinated in a zesty lemon herb sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts or thighs (cut up, boneless is easier)
- Fresh veggies (bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
- Fresh lemon juice
- Garlic (2-3 cloves, minced)
- Olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces in the lemon herb marinade and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Chop veggies into bite-sized pieces.
- Thread chicken and vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors.
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or halloumi for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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