Grilled Chicken Kabobs With Vegetables (Print)
Tender marinated chicken with bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and mushrooms grilled on skewers for a vibrant Mediterranean meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly. 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, alternating between peppers, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, and chicken for even cooking and presentation.
05 - Brush assembled kabobs with remaining marinade. Grill for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender with light char.
06 - Remove kabobs from grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything cooks together on one skewer so prep becomes a fun assembly line activity
- The marinade does double duty keeping chicken juicy while infusing vegetables with Mediterranean flavors
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- Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes or they will burn on the grill and leave you with kabobs sliding into the fire
- Cutting everything the same size is the secret to everything finishing cooking at exactly the same moment
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- Metal skewers conduct heat and cook the food from the inside out which can speed up cooking time
- Double the marinade and use half for brushing during grilling for maximum flavor impact