Oven-Baked Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs
Oven-Baked Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Vegetables
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Other
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) to marinate.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables. In a separate bowl, combine the bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently to coat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Thread the marinated chicken and prepared vegetables alternately onto the soaked wooden skewers. Try to distribute the ingredients evenly among the 8 skewers.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Arrange the assembled kebabs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to use two baking sheets.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake for 10 minutes, then flip the kebabs and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 3 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Oven-Baked Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Vegetables
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Other
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken, 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) to marinate.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables. In a separate bowl, combine the bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently to coat.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Thread the marinated chicken and prepared vegetables alternately onto the soaked wooden skewers. Try to distribute the ingredients evenly among the 8 skewers.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Arrange the assembled kebabs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to use two baking sheets.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake for 10 minutes, then flip the kebabs and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 3 min