Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken Skewers with Cherry Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Juicy chicken marinated in bright lemon and garlic, threaded with sun-ripened cherry tomatoes and grilled until caramelized. Perfect for summer evenings with a crisp green salad. This American-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs Boneless chicken thighs, Cherry tomatoes, Lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs Boneless chicken thighs
1 cup Cherry tomatoes
1 Lemon
3 tbsp Olive oil
2 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Dried oregano
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs (cubed) and toss to coat; marinate 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Thread 1.5 lbs marinated chicken cubes and 1 cup cherry tomatoes onto 8 metal skewers, alternating pieces.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Place skewers on grill and cook 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and tomatoes are slightly blistered.