Description
Grilled Mediterranean skewers of marinated chicken with vibrant bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Light, smoky, and bursting with lemon-cumin-oregano flavors, these kabobs are a crowd-pleasing summer staple.
Ingredients
3 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cubed
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced
8 oz cherry tomatoes
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, cut into wedges
Soaked wooden skewers
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes
Toss chicken in marinade and let sit 30-45 minutes
Prepare vegetables by cutting and keeping in water if needed
Thread chicken and vegetables alternating on skewers, leaving space between pieces
Grill 15-20 minutes, rotating occasionally until chicken is cooked through and veggies are charred at edges
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning
Use chicken thighs for juicier results
Marinate up to 8 hours in fridge
Leftovers repurpose in salads, grain bowls, or tacos
Serve with pita, tzatziki, or lemon rice
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg