Grilled Lemon-Thyme Chicken Skewers with Summer Vegetables

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Juicy chicken marinated in lemon and thyme, threaded with seasonal vegetables and charred to perfection over medium heat. This american-inspired grilling ready in about 45 minutes pairs chicken breast, lemon, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 lbs chicken breast
• 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 1.5 lbs chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Add the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat, then marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Slice 1 medium zucchini and 1 yellow bell pepper into 1-inch pieces, and cut 1/2 cup red onion into wedges.
3. Step 3: Thread chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion alternately onto 8 skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
4. Step 4: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush with 1 tsp olive oil, then place skewers on the grill.
5. Step 5: Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and vegetables are tender with light char marks.