Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers with Zucchini

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Juicy chicken marinated in a lemon-garlic blend, grilled alongside tender zucchini for a light summer meal. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, zucchini, lemon juice 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: 40 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 3/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts and 2 sliced medium zucchinis to the marinade. Toss gently to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken cubes and zucchini slices alternately onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
  4. Step 4: Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and zucchini is tender with grill marks. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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