Lemon-Thyme Grilled Chicken Skewers with Summer Vegetable Medley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Tender grilled chicken marinated in lemon and fresh thyme, served with a bright summer vegetable medley for a balanced outdoor meal. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, lemon zest, fresh 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds yellow squash
• 1 small, cut into wedges red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tsp lemon zest, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers.
3. Step 3: On a separate bowl, toss 1 medium sliced zucchini, 1 large cut red bell pepper, 1 medium sliced yellow squash, and 1 small cut red onion with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Step 4: Grill chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. At the same time, grill the vegetable medley in a grill basket or on a grill tray for 6-8 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
5. Step 5: Serve the chicken skewers atop the grilled vegetables, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.