Grilled Chicken Kabobs With Vegetables (Printable)
Juicy marinated chicken and crisp vegetables grilled on skewers for a colorful, flavorful main dish ready in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper cut into 1.5-inch pieces
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1.5-inch pieces
04 - 1 medium red onion cut into wedges
05 - 1 medium zucchini thickly sliced
06 - 8 oz button mushrooms cleaned and halved
→ Marinade
07 - 3 tbsp olive oil
08 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 2 cloves garlic minced
10 - 1 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1 tsp paprika
12 - 1 tsp salt
13 - 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
14 - Fresh parsley chopped
15 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly. Cover bowl and refrigerate for minimum 20 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor penetration.
03 - Heat grill to medium-high temperature, approximately 400°F. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes prior to assembly.
04 - Thread marinated chicken, bell peppers, onion wedges, zucchini slices, and mushroom halves onto skewers, alternating ingredients for even cooking and visual appeal.
05 - Lightly brush assembled kabobs with any remaining marinade mixture for additional flavor.
06 - Place kabobs on preheated grill. Turn every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking. Grill until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender with light char marks, approximately 12-15 minutes total.
07 - Remove kabobs from grill and let rest for 2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and accompany with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The marinade keeps the chicken incredibly tender while infusing it with bright Mediterranean flavors
- Everything cooks on one skewer, meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying the evening
02 -
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes before grilling or they will burn and could ruin your dinner
- Dont overcrowd the skewers or things will steam instead of getting those gorgeous grill marks
03 -
- Cut all your ingredients to roughly the same size so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Invest in metal skewers which conduct heat and help cook food from the inside out while eliminating any burning concerns