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Lemon Herb Chicken Kabob Recipe

This marinated lemon herb chicken kabob recipe is the perfect summer recipe for the BBQ grill or oven! It's easy to make and bursting with fresh flavors.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword chicken kabobs, easy kabob recipe, kabob recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 Skewers
Calories 155 kcal
Author Danielle Cushing @ The Every Kitchen

Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch cayenne

For the kabob skewers:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless pastured chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 bell peppers cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 large zucchini sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • 1 large red onion cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  1. If using wooden sewers, soak them in water for one hour to prevent burning.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the chicken, cover, and marinate at least 1 hour.

In the Oven:

  1. When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line two lipped baking sheets with aluminum foil.

  2. Thread the skewers, alternating chicken pieces and each of the vegetables. Brush each skewer with the remaining marinade.

  3. Bake 10 minutes, rotate the kabobs 180 degrees, then bake another 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.

On an Outdoor Grill/BBQ:

  1. If you prefer to cook on an outdoor grill, preheat your grill to medium. Brush olive oil onto grill surface to prevent sticking.
  2. Thread the skewers, alternating chicken pieces and each of the vegetables. Baste each skewer with the remaining marinade.
  3. Once the grill is hot, place kabobs on the grill about 1/2 inch apart. They should begin to sizzle.
  4. Cook 5 minutes, turn and cook 5 minutes more until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender and slightly charred on the ends.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • Wooden or metal skewers will work for either the oven or BBQ grill, but make sure to soak the wooden skewers in water for one hour to prevent burning.
  • You will get the best flavor if you marinate the chicken longer. I recommend overnight, but if you are pressed for time it can be marinated for 1 hour or you can simply brush the kabobs with the marinade mixture every few minutes while it's on the grill. 
  • If you're making these kabobs for a summer BBQ or party, pair them with some of these healthy summer drink recipes too!
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Herb Chicken Kabob Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 222mg10%
Potassium 523mg15%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 1325IU27%
Vitamin C 62.7mg76%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.