Grilled Citrus-Herb Chicken Skewers with Tabbouleh Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

Tender chicken marinated in bright citrus and fresh herbs, grilled on skewers, and served with a refreshing bulgur tabbouleh salad. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 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 430 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

• 1.5 pounds, cut into 1.5-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup bulgur wheat
• 1 cup, diced cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 3, sliced green onions
• 3 tbsp olive oil (for salad)
• 3 tbsp lemon juice (for salad)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2 tbsp chopped mint, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 pounds chicken thigh pieces to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, cook 3/4 cup bulgur wheat according to package instructions, then fluff with a fork and let cool.
4. Step 4: Combine cooled bulgur with 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes, 1 diced cucumber, and 3 sliced green onions in a large bowl. Toss with 3 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp lemon juice, seasoning with salt to taste.
5. Step 5: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
6. Step 6: Grill chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and charred at edges.
7. Step 7: Serve hot chicken skewers alongside the fresh tabbouleh salad.