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Juicy grilled chicken skewers with colorful bell peppers and red onions on a white plate, perfect for summer barbecues.

Grilled Chicken Skewers

Bree Hester
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 551 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Chicken And Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, and cut into 1-inch cubes

For The Lemon Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped

For The Skewers:

  • 2 bell peppers any color, cut into chunks
  • 1 large red onion cut into chunks
  • 8-10 wooden skewers 10- to 12-inch, soaked in water for 30 minutes

For Serving:

  • Pita bread optional
  • Yogurt-herb dipping sauce optional

Instructions
 

Marinate The Chicken:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt and olive oil. Add the garlic, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until evenly combined.
  • Add the chicken and toss until every piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 6 hours.

Make The Lemon Dressing:

  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and basil until emulsified. Set aside at room temperature while you grill.

Prepare And Grill The Skewers:

  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to high heat (450–500°F). Clean and oil the grates.
  • Using a slotted spoon or tongs, lift the chicken pieces from the marinade, letting excess drip back into the bowl. Discard the used marinade.
  • Thread the chicken, bell peppers, and red onion pieces onto the soaked skewers, alternating ingredients and leaving a little space between each piece so they cook evenly.
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  • Place the skewers on the hot grill. Cover and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until you see good grill marks.
  • Turn the skewers every 3-4 minutes, keeping the lid closed between turns, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest pieces, 10-15 minutes total.

Finish And Serve the Dish:

  • Transfer from the grill to a serving platter and brush all over with the lemon dressing.
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  • Serve immediately with warm pita bread, yogurt-herb dipping sauce, and more lemon dressing as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 52gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 858mgFiber: 3g
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