Marinate chicken in lemon juice, garlic, fresh parsley and extra virgin olive oil; then place them on skewers for these deliciously light and moist Gremolata Chicken Skewers.
These chicken skewers make a fantastic, quick weeknight meal and the kids will LOVE them! They can be prepared the night before, then just grill them when you get home. The simple flavors of fresh parsley, lemon and garlic would also make these Gremolata Chicken Skewers a fun, healthy appetizer for your next get together with family and friends.
Gremolata Chicken Skewers
Prep Time: 2 hours Yield: 12
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes Servings: 4
Total Time: 2 hours 12 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 Fresh Chicken Breast Tenders
- 1 Lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tbsp. Garlic, minced
- 1/2 c. Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1/4 c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 12 Skewers
Directions
- In a small bowl combine the lemon zest and juice, garlic, chopped parsley and oil. Whisk together.
- Add the chicken to a large resealable plastic bag and add the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Heat grill and remove the chicken from the bag. Grill chicken until it is cooked through; approximately 5-6 minutes per side (grilling times may vary depending on type of grill and whether or not you close the lid. Cooked chicken should be 165 internal degrees).
Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts per Skewer
Calories 90, Carbs .8g, Fat 4.5g, Protein 11.4g, Fiber 0g, Sugar 0g
Calories 90, Carbs .8g, Fat 4.5g, Protein 11.4g, Fiber 0g, Sugar 0g
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[…] Chicken; whether on or off the bone is another must-have at our cookouts. Most of the time I use boneless chicken breasts if I’m marinating them, but if you prefer bone-in legs and thighs, I suggest simmering the chicken in water for about 30-45 minutes before adding your bbq sauce so that it cooks quicker on the grill. If your kids are like mine, they won’t eat “blackened” chicken. Here are a few of our favorites: Honey Lemon Grilled Chicken, Lemon Dill Grilled Chicken, or Gremolata Chicken Skewers […]