Best 10 Lemon Chicken Skewers Recipes

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Lemon chicken skewers are a delightful and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The bright and tangy flavor of the lemon pairs perfectly with the tender and juicy chicken, making it a perfect choice for a summer barbecue or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will love.

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LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS



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This easy-to-assemble recipe, with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies, is always a hit at parties. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-1/2-inch slices
3 medium onions, cut into wedges
12 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup for basting. Pour half into a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Pour the remaining marinade into another large bowl. Add the zucchini, onions and tomatoes; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate chicken and vegetables for up to 4 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread chicken and vegetables onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON-ROSEMARY CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Categories     Chicken     Tomato     Appetizer     Bake     Marinate     Low Carb     Rosemary     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (each about 7 ounces)
48 8-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
1 1-pint basket grape tomatoes or small cherry tomatoes
1 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh lemon juice
6 bay leaves, broken into small pieces
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 cup light mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast half lengthwise into 6 thin strips. Thread each strip completely onto 1 skewer, leaving 1/2 inch of skewer exposed at 1 end. Press 1 grape tomato onto end of skewer. Divide skewers between two 15x10x2-inch glass baking dishes, stacking skewers if necessary.
  • Pour oil into bowl. Whisk in next 6 ingredients. Pour marinade over chicken. Marinate 1 hour at room temperature, turning often, or cover and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove skewers from marinade and arrange on 2 large rimmed baking sheets; reserve marinade. Bake chicken until just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to platter.
  • Transfer reserved marinade to medium saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat 1 minute. Cool marinade 15 minutes. Strain. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into medium bowl; whisk in mayonnaise. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon remaining marinade over chicken to moisten. Serve chicken with sauce.

LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS (KABOBS)



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I love lemon and other citrus flavors so when I found this recipe in Taste of Home, I had to try it!!! Feel free to change the veggies to suit what you have on hand or prefer to use.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-in . pieces
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-1/2-inch slices
3 medium onions, cut into wedges
12 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup for basting.
  • Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat.
  • Pour the remaining marinade into another large resealable plastic bag; add the zucchini, onions and tomatoes. Seal bag and turn to coat.
  • Refrigerate chicken and vegetables for up to 4 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and discard marinade.
  • Alternately thread chicken and vegetables onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
  • Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

LEMON HONEY - HONEY LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Make and share this Lemon Honey - Honey Lemon Chicken Skewers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WolfBlade

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1/2 lb bacon, slices
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper (I used Lemon & Herbs seasoning and fresh pepper)
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/3 cup lemon juice (I used fresh lemon juice)
1/3 cup honey

Steps:

  • HINT: To prevent wooden skewers from burning soak first (I put a little oil in the water. I don't know if it helps. but I feel it may help lock in the water a little longer.) fit bacon to chicken strips, and thread onto wooden skewers.
  • Combine remaining ingredients.
  • Add chicken skewers.
  • Marinate overnight. (I used a long plastic dish with lid and gave it a light shake every so often).
  • BBQ - on medium, reserving marinade to baste with barbecue 4 to 5 inches from heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink& bacon is crisp.
  • (I made this for a big BBQ I used all the chicken and bacon I needed or had, and 2X or 3X the marinade until I was happy).

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MEYER LEMON SALSA



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This versatile salsa also pairs well with scallops or roast fish.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Fruit     Poultry     Broil     Low Fat     Low Sodium     Dinner     Lunch     Lemon     Cucumber     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 Meyer lemons
1/2 cup finely chopped English hothouse cucumber
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, divided
1 serrano chile (with seeds), finely chopped
Pinch of sugar
1 Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
1 Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon cracked coriander seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
Special Equipment
12 metal skewers

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from lemons; discard. Working over a medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl; squeeze in juice from membranes and discard membranes. Strain juice into another bowl.
  • Combine segments, 1 tablespoon strained lemon juice (reserve remaining juice for another use), cucumber, 2 tablespoons scallions, and chile in a small bowl; mix well. Stir in sugar; season salsa with salt and set aside.
  • Place chicken in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. In a mini-processor or blender, purée 1/4 cup cilantro, yogurt, vegetable oil, garlic, coriander, and turmeric. Pour marinade over chicken; toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before continuing.
  • Preheat broiler. Thread 4 pieces of chicken onto each skewer and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil, turning once and watching closely to prevent burning, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. (Alternatively, grill skewers over medium-high heat on a gas grill or over medium heat on a charcoal grill.) Transfer skewers to plates. Spoon Meyer lemon salsa over chicken. Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and 1 tablespoon scallions.

MOROCCAN LEMON-HERB CHICKEN SKEWERS RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Moroccan Lemon-Herb Chicken Skewers Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Hollister1121

Number Of Ingredients 17

Marinade & Chicken
1 1/2 cups EVOO
3 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
3 Tbsp paprika
2 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp ground cumin
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 tsp ground ginger
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3 lbs), cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
1/4 cup thin lemon peel strips
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp salt
1/4 cup plus 3 Tbsp EVOO
2 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix the first 8 ingredients. Add the chicken; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before grilling. 2. In a small skillet, combine the lemon peel, lemon juice and salt. Cover and simmer until the peel is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Transfer the peel to a small bowl. Add the EVOO, parsley and lime juice; whisk to make the vinaigrette. 3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Thread chicken onto 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers; season. Grill until the chicken is browned and cooked through, turning occasionally, 5 to 8 minutes. Drizzle with the vinaigrette before serving.

LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Taken in the issue of June 2003 of Coup de Pouce. I tried this recipe and it's really good. In the preparation time, there is 15 minutes included for the marinade time.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 41m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, chopped finely
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, seeds removed and cut in 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together : olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Add the pieces of chicken and toss to coat well. Let marinade for 15 minutes. (You can prepare the pieces of chicken until that step and cover with plastic wrap. They'll be good until 24 hours in the fridge).
  • Prepare barbecue to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and put them on 8 metal skewers (or wood skewers but soaked in water), alternate with the pieces of green bell pepper. Put the skewers on a greased grill and cook 12 to 16 minutes or until the chicken is golden and is not pink inside. Turn the chicken skewers occasionnaly.

LEMON OREGANO CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Quick and easy to make on the grill. Serve with menu #38177 and recipe #239744. From "Woman's Day" magazine.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 20m

Yield 8 skewers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lemons
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for grill)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 8 strips
8 wooden skewers

Steps:

  • Soak skewers in water at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Squeeze 1/2 a lemon into a plastic storage bag; squeeze garlic, through a garlic press, into bag.
  • Also add oil, oregano, salt and pepper to bag and mix; add chicken and marinate 15 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  • Cut lemon into 8 wedges; thread chicken onto soaked skewers and top skewer with a lemon wedge.
  • Grill chicken 4 minutes, turning once; chicken should be lightly charred, but cooked through.

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MEYER LEMON SALSA



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Chicken     Broil     Healthy

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 Meyer lemons
1/2 cup finely chopped English hothouse cucumber
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, divided
1 serrano chile (with seeds), finely chopped
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon cracked coriander seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
Special Equipment:
12 metal skewers

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from lemons; discard. Working over a medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl; squeeze in juice from membranes and discard membranes. Strain juice into another bowl. Combine segments, 1 Tbsp. strained lemon juice (reserve remaining juice for another use), cucumber, 2 Tbsp. scallions, and chile in a small bowl; mix well. Stir in sugar; season salsa with salt and set aside. Place chicken in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. In a mini-processor or blender, purée 1/4 cup cilantro, yogurt, vegetable oil, garlic, coriander, and turmeric. Pour marinade over chicken; toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before continuing. Preheat broiler. Thread 4 pieces of chicken onto each skewer and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil, turning once and watching closely to prevent burning, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. (Alternatively, grill skewers over medium-high heat on a gas grill or over medium heat on a charcoal grill.) Transfer skewers to plates. Spoon Meyer lemon salsa over chicken. Garnish with remaining 2 Tbsp. cilantro and 1 Tbsp. scallions.

LEMON HERB CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
cubed in 2 inch chunks
mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, juice from 1 lemon and fresh rosemary to taste

Steps:

  • marinate 4-6 hours in refrigerator place on skewers and barbecue on 350 F grill till chicken is browned and juices run clear

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the marinade. Bottled lemon juice can be bitter and harsh.
  • Add some zest to the marinade for extra flavor. Zest the lemon before squeezing the juice.
  • Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
  • Preheat your grill or oven to a medium-high heat before cooking the chicken skewers.
  • Cook the chicken skewers for about 10 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken skewers immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Lemon chicken skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great appetizer, main course, or snack. The lemon marinade infuses the chicken with a bright and tangy flavor, while the grilling process gives the chicken a smoky and charred flavor. Serve the chicken skewers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, or ranch dressing.

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