Before summer is gone you need to try these Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs at least once! Bite size chicken pieces are soaked in a fresh lemon pepper marinade then threaded onto skewer sticks with tender summer veggies and perfectly grilled to get that delicious char. It’s a dinner everyone will love!
Lemon Chicken
Lemon chicken has always been one of my favorite kinds of chicken. I’ve already shared a handful of lemon chicken recipes. Here’s a list for you to try after you try these delicious Lemon Pepper Kebabs:
- Lemon Butter Chicken – fan seared and covered in a rich buttery lemon sauce.
- Lemon Chicken Romano – crispy coating and so much melty cheese.
- Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Parmesan Roasted Broccoli – perfect busy weeknight meal.
- Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken – similar to this recipe but more herby.
- Roasted Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken – you’ll love that crispy golden brown skin!
- Skillet Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Zucchini and Squash – a quick dinner, perfect with orzo.
- Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes – a perfect one pot meal.
You can never have too many different lemon chicken recipes right? And these Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs are one is a new summer staple recipe! I love the tangy lemon complimented by the kick of the black pepper, such a good pairing.
Ingredients for This Kebab Recipe
- Chicken Breasts
- Squash and zucchini
- Red onion
- Lemons
- Fresh rosemary
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
(Scroll below for full recipe.)
How to Make These Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs
First you’ll whisk together the marinade ingredients, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Place the chicken pieces in a gallon size resealable bag, pour marinade over chicken the seal bag while pressing out excess air. Rub marinade over chicken and let marinate in refrigerator 1 – 2 hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinate then thread onto (water soaked) wooden skewers or metal skewers, along with disks of zucchini and squash and red onion pieces.
Grill kebabs until cooked through, turning once halfway through, about 5 minutes per side (center of chicken should register 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer). Serve warm.
Vegetables for These Kebabs
If you have bell peppers (chopped), grapes/cherry tomatoes or mushrooms those would be other good vegetables to substitute here.
Then serve these with buttered parmesan rice, cauliflower rice or orzo to complete the meal.
More Kebab/Skewer Recipes to Try
- Steak Kebabs
- Chicken Fajita Kebabs
- Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs
- Caprese Chicken Kebabs
- Honey Lime Chicken Kebabs
5 from 2 votes Review Recipe
Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs
Bite size chicken pieces are soaked in a fresh lemon pepper marinade then threaded onto skewer sticks with tender summer veggies and perfectly grilled to get that delicious char. It’s a dinner everyone will love!
Servings: 5
Prep25 minutesCook10 minutesMarinating1 hourReady in: 1 hour 35 minutes
Ingredients1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 tsp lemon zest3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp)1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, them more to taste1 tsp salt1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces2 small zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch thick disks2 small yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch thick disks1 large red onion, peeled and cut into wedges
InstructionsIn a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, rosemary, pepper and salt.Place chicken breasts in a gallon size resealable bag and pour marinade over chicken.Seal bag while pressing excess air out and rub marinade over chicken.Transfer to refrigerator and let rest 1 - 2 hours. If using wooden skewers soak in water at least 1 hour.Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees.Thread chicken, zucchini, squash and red onion onto skewers.Brush grill grates lightly with oil then place kebabs on grill.Grill about 5 minutes per side or until center of chicken registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.Season with more pepper to taste if desired and serve warm.Recipe source: Cooking Classy
Nutrition Facts Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%Saturated Fat 2g13%Cholesterol 87mg29%Sodium 632mg27%Potassium 966mg28%Carbohydrates 11g4%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 5g6%Protein 31g62% Vitamin A 315IU6%Vitamin C 35.7mg43%Calcium 46mg5%Iron 1.2mg7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Course: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Chicken Kebabs, lemon chicken Author: Jaclyn
5 from 2 votes
Review Recipe
Nutrition Facts Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%Saturated Fat 2g13%Cholesterol 87mg29%Sodium 632mg27%Potassium 966mg28%Carbohydrates 11g4%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 5g6%Protein 31g62% Vitamin A 315IU6%Vitamin C 35.7mg43%Calcium 46mg5%Iron 1.2mg7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 87mg29%
Sodium 632mg27%
Potassium 966mg28%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 315IU6%
Vitamin C 35.7mg43%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1.2mg7%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Chicken Kebabs, lemon chicken
Author: Jaclyn
