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Grilled Chicken Skewers

Published: Jun 1, 2022 · Modified: May 30, 2025 by James · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Grilled chicken skewers, with plenty of veggies, rice, pita & tzatziki is my summer go-to recipe for a quick and delicious meal!

Four colourful grilled chicken and vegetable skewers served with pita.

My simple marinade includes these basics – fresh garlic, rosemary, oregano, zest of a lemon, Dijon mustard, white balsamic and olive oil.

Watch the process video here

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.

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Four colourful grilled chicken and vegetable skewers served with pita.

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 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Marinade for 2-12 hours 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Entree, Game Day Snack, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine North American
Servings 4 -6 Skewers
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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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