Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Summer Vegetable Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Juicy grilled chicken marinated in lemon and garlic paired with charred summer vegetable skewers, perfect for a light and fresh summer cookout. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, lemon juice, olive oil 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 lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, cut into 1-inch chunks zucchini
• 1 medium, cut into 1-inch chunks red bell pepper
• 1 small, cut into wedges red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 6, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs and toss until fully coated. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Thread the marinated chicken pieces alternately with 1 medium zucchini cut into 1-inch chunks, 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1-inch chunks, 1 small red onion cut into wedges, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes onto 6 soaked wooden skewers.
3. Step 3: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.