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Easy herby lemon skewers

Easy herby lemon skewers

Easy lemon chicken skewers with garlic and herbs are delicious, healthy and fast making them perfect for summer dinners served with simple side dishes.



Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken skewers, Grilling recipe, Lemon chicken skewers 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating time - at least 30 minutes but up to: 1 day 
Servings: 4
Calories: 258kcal 
Author: Alida Ryder

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

For the skewers
4 large chicken breasts skinless, boneless
wooden skewers soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes


Instructions
Combine all the ingredients for the marinade.
Slice the chicken into bite-sized chunks and place in a bowl. Pour over the marinade, cover and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours, covered in the fridge.
Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers.
Heat an outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan then cook the skewers, turning every 3-5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on all sides.
Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.