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Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers

Lemon garlic chicken skewers with a simple Mediterranean marinade that keeps the chicken juicy and tangy. Grill until you see golden char marks and the chicken hits 165°F, then finish 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 and marinade
  • 2 lb chicken breasts Cut into chunks.
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 2 lemons Zest of 2 lemons; also use for wedges.
  • 4 clove garlic Minced.
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt To taste.
  • black pepper To taste.
  • 1 wooden skewers Soaked.
  • fresh parsley For garnish.
  • lemon wedges For serving.

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
  2. Add the chicken chunks and stir to coat thoroughly.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 1-4 hours to marinate.
Skewer and grill
  1. Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Grill skewers for 5-6 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken reaches 165°F and shows nice char marks.
Finish and serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

For best flavor and even cooking, let the chicken marinate for the longer 4-hour end when you can, and keep the grill medium-high so you get char without drying the meat. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked skewers up to 2 months. For a lower-sodium option, use less salt and rely on the lemon-zest brightness for flavor.