Description
These grilled chicken skewers combine tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a zesty seasoning blend for a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired main course. The marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika ensures juicy, well-seasoned meat with a perfect smoky char.
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts (150g each)
1 large red bell pepper
1 large yellow onion
3 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cut chicken breasts into 1.5-inch cubes, removing connective tissue
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl
Submerge chicken in marinade, pressing to coat thoroughly
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours
Cut bell pepper into 1-inch chunks and slice yellow onion into ½-inch thick wedges
Thread chicken and vegetable pieces onto skewers, alternating to ensure even cooking
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
Grill skewers for 6–8 minutes per side until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender with charred edges
Notes
Use skinless thighs for juicier results
Swap red bell pepper with green or yellow as needed
Fresh garlic provides better flavor than garlic powder
Grill over indirect heat for more even cooking if vegetables char too quickly
Smoked paprika enhances depth of flavor
Use a grill pan if an outdoor grill is unavailable
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer group (2–3 pieces total)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg