Healthy Grilled Chicken Skewers with Lemon and Parsley

Kitchen Team @ Spooning and Forking

Zesty lemon and fresh parsley make these Lebanese-style chicken skewers healthy and vibrant. A clean, herby dish that’s ideal for lighter meals or outdoor grilling.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Minimum marinating time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Servings Servings

Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients

700 g Chicken breast boneless, cut into 3 cm pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1 Lemon Juice and zest
2 cloves garlic finely crushed
2 tbsp Flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
½ tsp Sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp sumac optional, for zest

Instructions

Combine olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, cumin, and sumac in a bowl.
Add chicken and mix well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Thread chicken onto skewers.
Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning often, until golden and cooked through.
Rest for a few minutes, then serve with extra lemon wedges.

Notes

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice — bottled won’t do justice here. The zest carries most of the citrus aroma, so don’t skip it. Parsley is the hero; flat-leaf has more flavour and works better than curly. If you’re short, mix with a little mint for freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 260IUCalcium: 65mgIron: 1.3mg

Keyword fresh grill, healthy chicken, lemon parsley, light meal, mediterranean flavour

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