Lemon-Basil Chicken Skewers with Honey Glaze

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Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in lemon and fresh basil, finished with a sticky honey glaze perfect for a fun backyard meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, fresh basil leaves, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 40 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well to coat and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, distributing evenly.
  3. Step 3: Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
  4. Step 4: During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with 2 tbsp honey to form a sticky glaze, flipping once to caramelize both sides.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. The lemon and basil aroma combined with the honey glaze make each bite lively and fun.

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