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Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers

Grilled lemon garlic chicken skewers with a simple Mediterranean marinade for bright, zesty flavor. Chicken chunks cook quickly over medium-high heat, developing golden char marks and reaching 165°F for juicy bites.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and marinade
  • 2 lb chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch chunks for even cooking.
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 2 lemons Use zest from 2 lemons.
  • 4 garlic Minced.
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp salt Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 12 wooden skewers Soaked in water before threading.
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley Chopped for garnish.
  • 6 lemon wedges For serving.

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the lemon-garlic marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper until the marinade looks evenly blended.
  2. Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and toss to coat every piece.
Marinate
  1. Cover and refrigerate the chicken to marinate for 1-4 hours.
Skewer and grill
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for even charring.
  3. Grill the skewers for 5-6 minutes per side, until the chicken reaches 165°F and shows nice char marks.
Serve
  1. Remove the skewers from the grill and garnish with fresh parsley, then serve with lemon wedges for bright, zesty flavor.

Notes

For juicier skewers, keep the chicken pieces roughly the same size so they hit 165°F at the same time. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked skewers for up to 2 months. Dietary swap: use bone-in skinless chicken thigh pieces instead of chicken breast for extra tenderness while keeping the same marinade.