Grilled Street-Style Chicken Skewers with Spicy Herb Marinade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Tender chicken pieces marinated in a vibrant blend of fresh herbs and spices, grilled to smoky perfection on skewers for a classic street food experience. This Middle Eastern-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 82 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh cilantro leaves 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.

Prep: 70 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley leaves
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes and place in a mixing bowl.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until combined.
Step 3: Pour the marinade over the chicken cubes and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 5: Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks with slightly charred edges.
Step 6: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing juices to redistribute and flavors to intensify.