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    Home » Boards & Trays

    Grilled Chicken Skewers

    Published: Jun 1, 2022 · Modified: Oct 5, 2022 by Zimmy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A pan with four chicken and vegetable skewers on top of a stack of large pitas. Served with rice, tzatziki, chopped cucumber, tomatoes and onions.

    Grilled Chicken Skewers

    Chicken skewers, with plenty of veggies, rice, pita & tzatziki is my summer go-to recipe for a quick and delicious meal! My simple marinade includes these basics – fresh garlic, rosemary, oregano, zest of a lemon, Dijon mustard, white balsamic and olive oil.

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    A close up of four chicken skewers on pita.
    A pan with four chicken and vegetable skewers on top of a stack of large pitas. Served with rice, tzatziki, chopped cucumber, tomatoes and onions.

    Grilled Chicken Skewers

    Chicken skewers, with plenty of veggies, rice, pita & tzatziki is my summer go-to recipe for a quick and delicious meal! My simple marinade includes these basics – fresh garlic, rosemary, oregano, zest of a lemon, Dijon mustard, white balsamic and olive oil.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Marinade for 2-12 hours 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 35 mins
    Course Dinner, Entree, Game Day Snack, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine North American
    Servings 4 -6 Skewers

    Ingredients
      

    • 24 oz chicken thighs boneless/skinless, cut into 20-24 cubes (makes 4-6 skewers)

    Simple Chicken Marinade

    • 4 garlic cloves chopped
    • 1 rosemary sprig leaves removed, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ cup olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Add all the ingredients except the olive oil to a mini food processor and blend to combine. With the food processor on, slowly add olive oil until combined.
    • Pour marinade over chicken pieces and toss until the thighs are well coated.
    • Cover, and refrigerate for 2-12 hours.
    • Skewer with your favourite veggies and grill over medium heat until chicken is lightly charred and cooked through. 10-15 minutes, turning four times. Cook time varies with size of chicken pieces.

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    Keyword grilled chicken recipe, grilled chicken skewers, healthy recipe, simple chicken marinade, simple marinade
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    Have a delicious day! James (aka Zimmy) & Elaine

    Skewers were grilled on my 36″ Hestan freestanding Grill. Proud Hestan Ambassador. Opinions in this post are my own.

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