Grilled Herb-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Summer Vegetable Relish

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in fresh herbs and lemon, served with a tangy summer vegetable relish that adds crunch and brightness. This mediterranean-inspired grilling ready in about 32 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh 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 thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 6 wooden skewers

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1.5-inch pieces and add to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, dice 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium cucumber into small cubes, and finely chop 1/4 cup red onion. In a bowl, combine these with 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; stir well and refrigerate to let flavors meld.
4. Step 4: Soak 6 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers evenly.
5. Step 5: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and has grill marks.
6. Step 6: Serve the grilled chicken skewers hot with a generous spoonful of the chilled summer vegetable relish on the side.