Citrus-Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers with Summer Herb Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Tender grilled chicken skewers marinated in a zesty citrus blend, topped with a fresh summer herb relish bursting with flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/3 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/3 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb chicken thigh cubes and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 45 minutes.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken cubes onto soaked wooden skewers and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until cooked through and slightly charred.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, and 1 tbsp red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Mix well to create the herb relish.
4. Step 4: Serve the grilled chicken skewers hot, topped generously with the fresh summer herb relish for a bright finish.