Mediterranean Chicken Skewers
Mediterranean Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
While the chicken marinates, prepare your vegetables. Cut the red and yellow bell peppers and red onion into 1-inch pieces, ensuring they are roughly the same size as the chicken cubes for even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to assembly. This prevents them from burning on the grill.
- 5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F - 450°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 6
Thread the marinated chicken, bell pepper pieces, red onion pieces, and cherry tomatoes alternately onto the soaked skewers. Aim for a balanced distribution of ingredients on each skewer.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 10-14 minutes, turning them every 3-4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the vegetables are tender-crisp with a slight char.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 425
- 8
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices in the chicken to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mediterranean Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
While the chicken marinates, prepare your vegetables. Cut the red and yellow bell peppers and red onion into 1-inch pieces, ensuring they are roughly the same size as the chicken cubes for even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to assembly. This prevents them from burning on the grill.
- 5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F - 450°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 6
Thread the marinated chicken, bell pepper pieces, red onion pieces, and cherry tomatoes alternately onto the soaked skewers. Aim for a balanced distribution of ingredients on each skewer.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 10-14 minutes, turning them every 3-4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the vegetables are tender-crisp with a slight char.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 425 - 8
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices in the chicken to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
⏱️ 5 min