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Easy Marinated Chicken Skewers
Victoria Haneveer

Simple Garlic Chicken Kebabs with Lemon and Herbs

Chicken kabobs are nice for any occasion. In this recipe they are flavored with herbs, lemon and garlic. These additions yield a simple yet tasty result, and one of these will never be enough.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Starter
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
 

  • 1 to 1.5 kg (2 to 3 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 235 ml (1 cup) lemon juice
  • 235 ml (1 cup) olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons mixed fresh herbs (try thyme, chives, rosemary etc)
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes.
  2. Combine the marinade ingredients in a big zippered bag.
  3. Add the cubed chicken and seal the bag.
  4. Let it marinate for a few hours in the fridge.
  5. Preheat the barbecue.
  6. Thread 6 chicken cubes on each skewer, leaving a bit of room between them to promote even cooking.
  7. Barbecue them over a medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
  8. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.