Juicy Grilled Chicken Skewers

Name: Juicy Grilled Chicken Skewers
Ingredients: Ingredients; Chicken:; 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp paprika; Juice of 1 lemon; For garnish:; Fresh parsley, chopped

19 steps

There’s nothing quite like the taste of grilled chicken skewers fresh off the grill. Juicy, tender, and full of flavor, these chicken skewers are perfect for any barbecue or casual dinner. They’re easy to make and packed with a simple, yet delicious seasoning that everyone will love. Let’s fire up the grill and get started!

Updated at: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:03:05 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories1497.9 kcal (75%)

Total Fat67.1 g (96%)

Carbs8.3 g (3%)

Sugars1.5 g (2%)

Protein205.4 g (411%)

Sodium2741 mg (137%)

Fiber2.1 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

2 lbsboneless skinless chicken breasts

cut into 1-inch cubes

3 Tbspolive oil

2cloves garlic

minced

1 tspsalt

½ tspblack pepper

1 tspdried oregano

1 tsppaprika

1juice of lemon

fresh parsley

chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Instructions

Step 2

Prepare the chicken:

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, paprika, and lemon juice.

Step 4

Add the chicken cubes to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the marinade.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.

Step 6

Assemble the skewers:

Step 7

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 8

Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, ensuring they are evenly spaced.

Step 9

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.

Step 10

Grill the skewers:

Step 11

Place the skewers on the preheated grill.

Step 12

Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and has nice grill marks. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).

Step 13

Serve:

Step 14

Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.

Step 15

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Step 16

Serve the chicken skewers with your favorite dipping sauce or sides.

Step 17

Notes

Step 18

Marinade: For even more flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.