Grilled Chicken Skewers
Juicy, marinated chicken breast cubes grilled to perfection with bold garlic, lemon, and herb flavors. Alternating with cherry tomatoes adds fresh contrast. Ideal for quick meals, parties, or healthy snacks.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 155
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
1.5 lbs (680g) chicken breast
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt (preferably kosher or sea salt)
1 tsp black pepper (preferably freshly ground)
Cherry tomatoes (alternated for texture)
Instructions
Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade
Toss chicken cubes in the marinade until fully coated
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour 30 minutes
Thread marinated chicken onto clean, dry skewers, alternating with halved cherry tomatoes
Preheat grill to 450°F (230°C), wiping grates clean and oiling surfaces for even heat distribution
Grill skewers for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and chicken is cooked through
Rotate skewers 90° halfway for crosshatch char patterns
Notes
Use metal skewers for even heat conduction and to avoid undercooked chicken centers
Cherry tomatoes can be substituted with other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini
For smoke resistance, replace 1 tbsp olive oil with avocado oil
Marinate up to 4 hours for deeper flavor integration
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer serving (8-12 skewers total depending on size)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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