Mediterranean Diet Friendly Italian Herb Chicken Skewers

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Italian Herb Chicken Skewers

Juicy chicken thighs soak up a bright marinade of garlic-infused oil, fresh lemon juice and zest, and a generous mix of oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme before hitting the grill alongside chunks of red bell pepper and zucchini. Threaded onto skewers and charred until the edges caramelize, this is the kind of simple, herb-forward grilling that turns humble ingredients into something you actually crave. The vegetables pick up smoky flavor right alongside the chicken, so every skewer delivers a balance of lean protein and vegetables in one go. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end keep things tasting clean and vibrant rather than heavy. It's an easy weeknight dinner or weekend cookout centerpiece, and it fits beautifully into a Mediterranean way of eating thanks to that olive-oil-and-herb base, the citrus, and the produce-forward approach to the plate.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces

For the marinade

3 tbsp garlic-infused oil
FODY Low FODMAP Garlic-Infused Olive Oil (250ml)Private Selection Infused Olive Oil Garlic Garlic Gold USDA Certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Infused with Garlic Low FODMAP Tantillo Roasted Garlic Infused Avocado Oil Bari Olive Oil Flavor Infused Garlic - 8.45 Fl. Oz.
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried rosemary, crumbled
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp sweet paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the skewers

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch rounds

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes so they don't scorch on the grill.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic-infused oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper until combined.

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