Melt in Your Mouth Chicken Skewers! Recipe

Name: Melt in Your Mouth Chicken Skewers!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lemons (juiced & zested); ¾ cup olive oil; 5 garlic cloves (crushed, Can substitute 2 Tablespoons mined garlic); 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from lemons above); 14 green pepper (minced); 14 red pepper (minced); 14 yellow pepper (minced); 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 teaspoon rosemary (dried); ⅓ cup mint leaf (fresh chopped, 1 teaspoon dried); 1 teaspoon oregano (dried); ⅓ cup basil (fresh chopped or ground); 1 tablespoon honey (clover honey is best); 3 lbs chicken breasts (bonless skinless); 12 skewers

Servings: persons

3 lemons (juiced & zested)
¾ cup olive oil
5 garlic cloves (crushed, Can substitute 2 Tablespoons mined garlic)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from lemons above)
14 green pepper (minced)
14 red pepper (minced)
14 yellow pepper (minced)
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 teaspoon rosemary (dried)
⅓ cup mint leaf (fresh chopped, 1 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
⅓ cup basil (fresh chopped or ground)
1 tablespoon honey (clover honey is best)
3 lbs chicken breasts (bonless skinless)
12 skewers

1
cube chicken breast into 1 inch cubes and set aside.
2
mix all (except honey & chicken) in large bowl or container.
3
add chicken breast to mixture ensuring all pieces are coated in marinade.
4
cover and refrigerate over night (12hrs min, better at 24hrs).
5
place chicken on skewers.
6
now make basting sauce: place 1 cup of marinade and the honey into sauce pan and bring to simmer and remove from heat.
7
cook skewers over charcoal grill for 45 to 60 minutes basting with sauce every 15 minutes until they are done and one last time before you remove skewers from grill.
8
serve with potato or macaroni salad.

1555

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lemons (juiced & zested), ¾ cup olive oil, 5 garlic cloves (crushed, Can substitute 2 Tablespoons mined garlic), 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Melt in Your Mouth Chicken Skewers! falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Melt in Your Mouth Chicken Skewers!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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