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plate of grilled lemon chicken with a cup of basil vinaigrette

Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers with Basil Vinaigrette

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced1 lemon cut into wedges/sliced for serving
  • 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 1/4-inch cube)

Instructions

  1. Combine the seasoning, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl; whisk to combine. Add in the chicken. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare grill over medium-high heat. Thread chicken pieces on skewers, dividing equally. Discard marinade in bowl.
  3. Grill chicken until golden brown and cooked through, turning skewers occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes total. Transfer skewers to platter. Serve with basil vinaigrette and extra lemon wedges.
  • Author: Cheri Liefeld
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: chicken
  • Method: grill
  • Cuisine: American