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Easy herby lemon skewers

Easy lemon chicken skewers with herbs and garlic are yummy, healthy and quick which makes them ideal for summer dishes served with easy side dishes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken skewers, Grilling recipe, Lemon chicken skewers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 258kcal
Author Kembang

Ingredients

For the Marinade

  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp fresh-thyme
  • 2 tsp rosemary
  • 2-3 garlic-clove crushed
  • 1 tsp dried-oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ¼ cup olive-oil
  • ¼ cup lemon-juice

For the Skewers

  • 4 large chicken-breasts skinless, boneless
  • wooden skewers-soaked in boiling water for 30 mins

Instructions

  • Blend all of the ingredients for the marinade.
  • Put the chicken to bite-sized chunks & put into a bowl. Pour over the marinade, cover & let it marinade for at least 30 mins but around 24hours, covered in the refrigerator.
  • Thread the marinated-chicken on soaked wooden-skewers or metal-skewers.
  • Heat an outdoor grill or stovetop grill-pan then cook the skewers, turning each 3-5 mins, till the chicken is cooked through & golden-brown on all sides.
  • Remove from the heat & let it rest for 5 mins before serving.