Playhouse Chicken Skewers with Citrus Glaze

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

This american-inspired grilling ready in about 35 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 1, cut into 1-inch cubes red bell pepper
• 1, cut into 1-inch cubes yellow onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1, zested and juiced grilled lemon
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread chicken, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers, alternating ingredients for even cooking.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Step 3: Brush the glaze generously over the skewers. Grill for 8-10 minutes, rotating occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are charred and tender. Baste with additional glaze during the last 2 minutes of grilling.