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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.

Watch the process video here

A close up of four chicken skewers on pita.

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Grilled Chicken Skewers

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Marinade for 2-12 hours 2

Total Time 2 35

Course Dinner, Entree, Game Day Snack, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine North American

Servings -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.