Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Name: Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish; 1 lemon lemon wedges, for serving

45 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

MediterraneanDinnerGrillHigh ProteinPaleoLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 cup cherry tomatoes
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
1 lemon lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper to make the marinade.
2

Add the 1 1/2 lbs cut into 1-inch cubes boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
3

If using 8 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
4

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F or 190-200°C).
5

Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating with 1 cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper, 1 cut into 1-inch pieces yellow bell pepper, 1 cut into 1-inch chunks red onion, 1 sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes.
6

Oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
7

Place the kabobs on the preheated grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender with slight char marks. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
8

Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
9

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro and serve with 1 lemon for serving lemon wedges.

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What is Grilled Chicken Kabobs?

Juicy marinated chicken pieces skewered with colorful vegetables and grilled to perfection. These flavorful kabobs are a summer favorite, perfect for backyard barbecues or an easy weeknight dinner with a Mediterranean flair. This reference files it under Mediterranean dinner: cooked on the grill, rated easy and about 45 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Grilled Chicken Kabobs?

As written, 45 minutes: 30 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 2, 4 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What temperature do I cook Grilled Chicken Kabobs at?

For Grilled Chicken Kabobs, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 4. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 7. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why soak the skewers for Grilled Chicken Kabobs?

Step 3 reads: "If using 8 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning." Dry wood burns. The soak in step 3 keeps the skewers from catching over the heat; metal skewers need none.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Grilled Chicken Kabobs?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Grilled Chicken Kabobs uses 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes.

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