Best 5 Cilantro Lemon Marinated Chicken Kabobs Recipes

CILANTRO & LEMON MARINATED CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss chicken with lemon juice and salt; let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place water, yogurt, herbs, peppers, ginger and garlic in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture; refrigerate, covered, 2 hours., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Brush onions with 2 tablespoons oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally., Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining oil during the last 4 minutes. Serve with grilled onions and lemon wedges.

BBQ CHICKEN KABOBS WITH TEQUILA LIME CILANTRO

Steps:

• Special equipment: 6 wooden skewers
• In a large ziptop bag, add the lime juice, cilantro, oil, tequila, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and some black pepper. Mix together and then add the chicken. Let the chicken marinate for 2 hours. During the last 20 minutes, soak the wooden skewers in water.
• Preheat a grill to medium heat.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry (discard the marinade). Alternate threading the chicken, zucchini and bell peppers on each skewer. Cook the kabobs, turning after grill marks form, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are charred at the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped cilantro before serving.

HAWAIIAN CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• 1. Add chicken pieces to a large zipper top plastic bag. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and pepper to the bag. Seal the bag and use hands to massage the dressing into the chicken. Place in the refrigerator and let sit for 2 hours.
• 2. Place the fruit and vegetables into a new large zipper top plastic bag; add 1/4 cup of the dressing. Seal the bag and use hands to massage the dressing into the vegetables and fruit. Place in refrigerator and let sit for 2 hours.
• 3. Soak eight 12-inch wooden skewers in water 1 hour before using them so they do not burn when on the grill.
• 4. When you are ready to grill, pull the chicken, vegetables and fruit out of the refrigerator. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Remove vegetables and fruit from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken, pineapple and vegetables alternately onto skewers ending each skewer with a wedge of lime saving the marinade for grilling.
• 5. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done, turning occasionally. Brush the kabobs with remaining dressing towards the end of grilling.
• 6. Serve the kabobs with fresh cilantro sprinkled over top and the grilled lime wedges for extra flavor.

MARINATED CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, blend vegetable oil, soy sauce, light corn syrup, lemon juice, sesame seeds, garlic powder, and garlic salt. Place chicken in the mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate. Thread chicken onto skewers alternately with mushrooms, onions, and green bell pepper. Pour marinade into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Place skewers on the prepared grill. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Baste with the boiled marinade frequently during the last 10 minutes.

LEMON CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix together oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; toss with chicken until coated. Marinate refrigerated for 15 minutes or up to one day.
• Thread chicken and pepper onto skewers.
• Grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until chicken is browned and no longer pink inside, about 12 minutes.