Mediterranean Diet Friendly Classic Chicken Kabobs

Total time1 hr 35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Classic Chicken Kabobs

This dish leans hard on the flavors that make grilled Mediterranean cooking so satisfying: bright lemon juice, plenty of garlic, oregano, cumin, and smoked paprika mingling in a marinade that soaks into every piece of chicken thigh for hours before it hits the grill. Threaded onto skewers with chunks of red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini, each kabob turns into a colorful, char-kissed mix of protein and vegetables cooked side by side. A finishing brush of olive oil helps the vegetables blister and soften while the chicken picks up smoky, caramelized edges without drying out. Once off the grill, a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge brighten the whole platter right before serving. It's an easy, wholesome dinner built on olive oil, citrus, herbs, and grilled vegetables, making it a genuinely solid choice for a Mediterranean-style table. Serve it with a simple grain or salad on the side and you've got a complete, satisfying meal that fits right into this way of eating.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the marinade

¼ cup olive oil
Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl oz Filippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl oz Bertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 oz Pompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil
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3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the kabobs

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 1 ½-inch chunks
1 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch rounds
1 tbsp olive oil, for brushing vegetables

For serving

lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until combined.
2
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.

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