Bright, herby, and kissed with warm spice, these grilled chicken skewers are the kind of dish that makes a weeknight feel like a backyard party. The marinade leans hard on fresh lemon juice, zest, and a trio of herbs — parsley, thyme, and oregano — to build real depth of flavor without a single drop of sweetener. That matters more than you might think, because so many store-bought marinades and spice blends sneak in honey, sugar, or sweetened sauces that quietly break an added-sugar-free approach. Here, every ingredient earns its place on its own merits. The real magic happens right after the chicken comes off the grill: a quick brush of turmeric, cumin, garlic-infused olive oil, and lemon juice creates a golden, aromatic finish that soaks into the hot skewers and makes them look as impressive as they taste. Garlic-infused olive oil does the heavy lifting throughout, adding savory richness at every stage from marinade to finish. Squeeze a lemon wedge over the top before serving and you've got a clean, vibrant plate that genuinely doesn't need anything else.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper until combined.
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
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