Easy herby lemon chicken skewers

 

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp fresh thyme
• 2 tsp rosemary
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

For the Skewers:

• 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• Wooden skewers, soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade:

   • In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2. Marinate the Chicken:

   • Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.

3. Prepare the Skewers:

   • Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers.

4. Cook the Skewers:

   • Preheat an outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan. Cook the skewers, turning every 3-5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on all sides.

5. Rest and Serve:

   • Remove the skewers from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.