Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Kebabs
Every time I had planned to make these something came up. Bad weather. Too busy. Sick people. Especially bad weather. Our springs winds are strong and grilling just doesn’t work on a windy day. They’re also unpredictable. Now that we’re just weeks away from the official first day of summer, I’ve been able to grill more often without the weather getting in my way.
Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Kebabs
I love marinating small pieces of chicken like in these kebabs because it doesn't take long to gain flavor, and then they cook quickly.
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 large lemon plus water to equal 2 cups liquid
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbs kosher salt
- 1/4 c fresh, chopped rosemary
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine the lemon juice, water, lemon zest, rosemary, and kosher salt in a microwave-safe container. Bring mixture to a boil in the microwave, about 1-2 minutes on full power. Stir mixture until salt is dissolved and allow to steep for 20 minutes.
- Cut chicken into 1 1/2 inch chunks. Add chicken to the lemon juice mixture and let soak for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare skewers by soaking in water for 30 minutes (if using wooden skewers) and preheat grill.
- Remove chicken from lemon-rosemary brine. Toss with olive oil, garlic, and pepper. Thread skewers with the chicken.
- Sprinkle with rosemary. Grill over medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through. Remove from skewers and serve over a bed of wild rice or couscous.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 219Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 3258mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 19g
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Laurel says
I made this last night! It was terrific! Definite keeper! THANKS!
Mixing Bowl Mama says
I love lemon and rosemary together….so delicious. I make something similar and love to serve it with a rosemary aioli or similar dipping sauce. Great post.
Helene says
Your kabobs look terrific. It's a really nice plate with the rice & tomatoes.
angela@spinachtiger says
lemon and rosemary are a favorite combination, then with the rice with cherry tomatoes…good eats.I've seen some do kabobs using rosemary spears.That would be delicious,
Tracey says
This looks terrific! Like you, I've got a ton of rosemary growing that I need to use. I'll definitely try this!
Marci @OvercomingBusy says
I love kabobs! I make something like these but with savory out of my herb garden.
Miki says
Yummy!! Thank you so much for posting the recipe for this and I can't wait to try it. I love cooking with fresh rosemary too!