Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Tender chicken skewers marinated in a bright citrus blend, grilled to juicy perfection alongside sweet bell peppers. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 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 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 wooden skewers, soaked in water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and add to the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours to absorb flavors.
3. Step 3: Thread the marinated chicken cubes alternately with 1 red bell pepper and 1 yellow bell pepper pieces onto 6 soaked wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is opaque and registers 165°F internal temperature, and the peppers have slight char marks.
5. Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.