Tangy Lemon Chicken Skewers
Juicy chicken marinated in lemon juice and herbs, grilled to perfection with a zesty finish. This Mediterranean-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, lemon, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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
- 1.5 lbs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes boneless chicken thighs
- 2 large, juiced (4 tbsp) lemon
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp, chopped dill
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped dill, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs chicken cubes and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Thread chicken onto skewers. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 5-6 minutes per side, basting with remaining marinade until chicken is fully cooked and juices run clear.
