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Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers

Grilled lemon garlic chicken skewers with bright, zesty marinade and flavorful char marks. Juicy chicken chunks cook fast to 165°F, then get finished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
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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 breast
  • 2 lb chicken breasts
marinade
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 2 lemons zest of 2 lemons
  • 4 garlic minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
skewers and garnish
  • 1 wooden skewers soaked
  • 0.25 fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon wedges

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the lemon-garlic marinade
  1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
  2. Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly, making sure all pieces are covered.
Marinate and skewer
  1. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for 1-4 hours to marinate, letting the flavor soak in while the surface stays glossy.
  2. Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between chunks for even grilling.
Grill
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and let the grates get hot so you get char quickly.
  2. Grill the skewers for 5-6 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken reaches 165°F and develops nice char marks.
Finish and serve
  1. Transfer the skewers to a platter and garnish with fresh parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
  2. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for an extra squeeze of zesty juice.

Notes

For the best results, keep chicken pieces relatively even so they cook at the same rate; if pieces vary, pull the smaller ones first. Refrigerate leftover skewers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat until hot throughout. Freezing is not recommended for best texture. Dietary swap: use a lower-sodium salt option and taste-adjust the seasoning at the end for a reduced-sodium version.