Garlic Herb Chicken Kabobs Recipe
These Garlic Herb Chicken Kabobs are a delicious and healthy option for your next grilling session. Tender chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, herbs, and lemon, threaded onto skewers with colorful veggies, and grilled to perfection. A Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for summer cookouts!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes (plus marinating)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, basil mix)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Kabobs:
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes, toss to coat, cover, and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Prepare Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread Skewers: Thread marinated chicken, bell pepper, zucchini, and onion alternately onto skewers.
- Grill Kabobs: Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender with a light char.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges or a yogurt-herb dip.
Notes
- These kabobs can also be baked at 425°F for 20–25 minutes if grilling isn’t an option.
- For more variety, add mushrooms or cherry tomatoes to the skewers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
