Description
Flavorful grilled chicken skewers marinated in zesty lemon and pepper, perfect for family gatherings or summer cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 8–10 skewers (wooden or metal, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the bowl and coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: While marinating, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto the skewers, leaving space between each piece.
- Grill: Grill skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the skewers rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts. You can add vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers to the skewers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken skewers, grilling, family recipe, lemon pepper, summer cookout