Juicy chicken skewers marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs then grilled until golden and fragrant.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
→ Marinade
02 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
03 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ For Grilling
11 - 1 large lemon, sliced into rounds
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
# How-To:
01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, thyme, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until well blended.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor infusion.
03 - If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for a minimum of 30 minutes to prevent charring on the grill.
04 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating with lemon slices as desired.
05 - Set grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly brush grill grates with olive oil.
06 - Place skewers on the grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every few minutes for uniform browning. Ensure chicken is cooked through and slightly charred at the edges. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
07 - Remove skewers from the grill and let rest 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
