Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabobs
- Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabobs
- TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
- LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN KABOBS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Recipe
- Ingredients
- Instructions
With the most heavenly lemony-garlicky marinade, these kabobs will be made all the time! So tender, so juicy!
This is truly my kind of summer. Tender, juicy, lemony-garlicky chicken bites threaded on a skewer with some charred red onions and lemon halves for even more extra lemon goodness.
And believe me, I’ll still be throwing these on a cast iron grill pan on the stovetop during the winter months when it’s snowing out!
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
Metal skewers or wooden skewers
Cast iron grill pan or large cast iron skillet
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN KABOBS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Absolutely! You can substitute thyme (dried or fresh!) or any other herb of your choosing. And because dried herbs are often more potent/concentrated than fresh herbs, you need less when using dry. The correct ratio is 1 tablespoon fresh herbs to 1 teaspoon dried herbs.
Yes, chicken breasts can absolutely be used here but chicken thighs have more dark meat and a higher fat content which will yield juicier, more flavorful chicken when thrown on the grill.
Metal skewers are sturdy and reusable but note that they will retain heat so please be careful when serving. Wooden skewers can also be used but can burn over a hot grill. I recommend soaking them overnight in water (or at least 30 minutes) prior to using.
No grill, no problem. A cast iron grill pan or a large cast iron skillet will work beautifully here, especially during those winter months when it’s too cold to grill out!
Recipe
Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 2 hours
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 2 hours
Ingredients
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, shallot, lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary, garlic, Dijon, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper.
2. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and olive oil mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
3. Thread chicken and onion onto skewers. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Preheat grill to medium heat.
5. Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
6. Serve immediately.
