When it comes to summer cookouts, few dishes are as beloved as lemon chicken skewers kabobs. These juicy, tangy morsels of chicken are a hit with people of all ages, and they're surprisingly easy to make. If you're looking for a delicious and crowd-pleasing recipe to try at your next barbecue, look no further than lemon chicken skewers kabobs. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a dish that will have your guests coming back for seconds and thirds. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to enjoy the best lemon chicken skewers kabobs you've ever tasted!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS
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
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
GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN KABOBS
These Grilled Lemon Chicken Kabobs are a fun addition to your barbecue dinner. They're delicious and so easy to make! Chicken is marinated in sour lemon and savory herbs, then skewered and grilled to perfection.
Provided by Rachel Farnsworth
Categories Main Dish
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut chicken breasts into small, bite sized pieces, about 1 1/2 inches. Place chicken breast pieces in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Pour in lemon juice, olive oil, lemon pepper, basil, oregano, and salt. Shake it a bit so all the chicken tenders get covered.
- Let marinate in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Thread your chicken pieces onto skewers, metal or wooden. If using wooden, be sure to soak them in water during the marinating time so they don't burn on the grill.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat.
- Grill your chicken on a well oiled grate, about ten minutes, until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, flipping every few minutes so that all sides receive grill marks. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 168 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH SATAY DIP
Steps:
- Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
- Heat a charcoal grill. Grill the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices. Skewer with wooden sticks and serve with Satay Dip.
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 2/3 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Cook the olive oil, sesame oil, red onion, garlic, ginger root, and red pepper flakes in a small, heavy-bottomed pot on medium heat until the onion is transparent, 10 to 15 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, peanut butter, ketchup, sherry, and lime juice; cook for 1 more minute. Cool and use as a dip for Grilled Lemon Chicken skewers.
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups
SPICY LEMON CHICKEN KABOBS
When I see Meyer lemons in the store, it must be spring. I like using them for these easy chicken kabobs, but regular grilled lemons still add the signature smoky tang. —Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large shallow dish, combine lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, wine, pepper flakes and rosemary. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate up to 3 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken onto 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until no longer pink, turning once, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, place lemons on grill, cut side down. Grill until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Squeeze lemon halves over chicken. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS (KABOBS)
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
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.
GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH LEMON AND HONEY
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield about 17 skewers
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, zaatar and salt. Set aside.
- For the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt and coriander seeds. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into 1/3-inch strips; add to the bowl and toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to marinate.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Thread the chicken strips onto 8-inch skewers. Grill for about 4 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove to a platter. Serve warm with the dipping sauce.
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN KEBABS
Gorgeous sticky, garlicky chicken kebabs perfect for the barbeque!
Provided by primrosey
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, brown sugar, and garlic in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Thread onto skewers.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange skewers on the prepared grill. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 97.7 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 142.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
EASY LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN KABOBS
Make and share this Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabobs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by 4-H Mom
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes.
- Preheat grill on medium heat.
- Alternately thread chicken and peppers onto skewers.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, mustard and tarragon. Reserve 1/3 cup of olive oil mixture and set aside.
- Oil grill grates. Brush kabobs with some of the olive mixture and place on grill.
- Grill kabobs, basting frequently with olive oil mixture and rotating every 3-4 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 - 15 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165 degrees.
- Remove from grill. Serve drizzled with reserved olive mixture over your favorite rice or couscous, garnished with lemon wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.6, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 237.9, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5, Protein 33.6
CHICKEN & LEMON SKEWERS
These chicken skewers in flatbreads taste great as well as being healthy and an easy-to-make dinner for hectic weeknights
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Chop half the mint and put in a bowl with the yogurt, half the lemon juice, all the lemon zest, spices and ginger. Mix well and season with lots of black pepper and a pinch of salt. Add the chicken pieces, mix well and put in the fridge for 20-30 mins. Meanwhile, soak 4 large wooden skewers in water for at least 20 mins (or use metal ones).
- When you're ready to cook the chicken, heat your grill to a medium heat and line the grill tray with foil. Thread the chicken onto the soaked wooden or metal skewers and grill for 15-20 mins, turning halfway through, until browned and cooked through.
- Warm the flatbreads under the grill for a couple of seconds, then serve them topped with the lettuce, chicken, red onion, remaining lemon juice and mint, and any optional extras such as extra yogurt or pickled cabbage, chilli sauce and hummus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
- If you don't have wooden skewers, you can use metal skewers or even toothpicks.
- Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
- If you're short on time, you can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become dry and tough.
- Serve the lemon chicken skewers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki sauce or hummus.
Conclusion:
Lemon chicken skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a healthy option, as they are grilled and not fried. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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