Chicken marinated in a bright & zesty marinade then threaded onto skewers with chunks of onion & green bell pepper than cooked on the stove top – simple, healthy & delicious!

Lemon Chicken Kebabs – At a Glance

As far as Kebabs go this recipe in particular is especially easy. The marinade consists of nothing too pricey or exotic.

Just mix those together in a bowl or zip lock bag along with your chicken pieces and give your poultry a little time to soak up the flavors. I recommend letting the chicken marinate for at  least an hour, but you can let it soak for up to 24 hours if that’s easier.

Aside from the marinade you just need a couple of sweet peppers and a red onion to go with the chicken. Just alternate between veggies and poultry and you’re all set.

I made these kebabs with my stove in mind. We live in one of the rainiest cities in England and it’s not exactly conducive to lighting up the BBQ. That being said, you can easily adapt this recipe to make on the grill. The recipe instructions are basically the same. Just fire up the grill to a medium high flame and grill for about 10 minutes, rotating every few minutes. Easy!

Recipe

Greek Lemon Chicken Kebabs

Yield: 8 skewers Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Additional Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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Super simple Greek inspired lemon chicken kebabs made on the stove top

Ingredients

Marinade

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• ¼ cup olive oil (60ml)
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (60ml)
• 1 ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced

Skewers

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• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 green bell peppers, cut into ¾-inch chunks
• 1 red onion, cut into ¾-inch chunks

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Instructions

1. Marinade: Add all of the ingredients needed for the marinade to a large zip lock bag. Seal the bag then squish it around to mix the marinade. Add the chicken pieces and squish again to coat the chicken. Seal and let marinate the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours.
2. Heat pan: When you're ready to cook, add oil to a large griddle pan or cast iron skillet with a fitted lid and warm over a medium-high.
3. Skewer assembly: Thread the chicken pieces, peppers, and onions onto the skewers alternating between the chicken and vegetables.
4. Cook: Add the skewers to the heated pan. If needed, do this is 2-3 batches so you don't overcrowd the pan. Cover and let cook for about 5-7 minutes before turning the skewers over. Cook on all sides until done. Cook times will vary depending on pan size and cooking temp, but it will be around 15 minutes per batch.
5. Rest & serve: When done remove the skewers from the heat, let rest for 5 minutes and serve with additional lemon slices if desired.

Notes

• FYI: If using wooden sewers, soak them in water for at least an hour before grilling to prevent them from burning.

Nutrition Information

Yield: 8 Calories: 143Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 504mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 12g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© A Saucy Kitchen, Sarah Nevins

Course: Mains Cuisine: Greek