Grilled Chicken Kabobs With Vegetables (Printable)
Tender marinated chicken and crisp vegetables grilled on skewers for a colorful, healthy meal 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
03 - Heat grill to medium-high temperature, approximately 400°F.
04 - Thread chicken and vegetables onto skewers in an alternating pattern, creating colorful and balanced portions. Leave slight space between pieces for even cooking.
05 - Lightly brush assembled kabobs with any leftover marinade from the bowl.
06 - Place kabobs on preheated grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, rotating every 3 to 4 minutes, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables show light charring.
07 - Remove kabobs from grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and accompany with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks on one stick so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- The marinade does double duty keeping chicken juicy while infusing vegetables with bright Mediterranean flavor
02 -
- Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before using or they will burn on the grill
- Cut all ingredients to roughly the same size so everything finishes cooking at the same time
03 -
- Double the marinade and use half to baste while grilling for maximum flavor
- Let chicken come to room temperature before grilling for more even cooking