Low Sugar Tomato-Basil Chicken Skewers
These grilled chicken skewers are bright, herby, and packed with fresh Mediterranean flavor — the kind of dish that feels like summer on a plate. The marinade leans on garlic-infused oil, ripe Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and a squeeze of lemon to build real depth without a drop of sweetener, making it a genuinely satisfying option for anyone keeping added sugar out of their meals. So many store-bought marinades and sauces sneak in honey, cane sugar, or sweetened tomato paste, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. The homemade tomato-basil dipping sauce is a standout — cooked down until thick and glossy, then finished with fresh basil and a hit of lemon, it tastes like something from a restaurant without any of the label-reading stress. Marinating the chicken in the tomato and herb mixture before grilling means every bite is juicy and flavorful all the way through. A quick rest after coming off the grill keeps the chicken tender, and a few lemon wedges on the side brighten the whole plate. Whether you're meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this one is easy to pull off and impossible not to love.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused oil, divided
- 2 medium roma tomatoes (about 5 oz total), finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, divided
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the dipping sauce
- 2 medium roma tomatoes (about 5 oz total), roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes so they don't char on the grill.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the garlic-infused oil, the finely diced Roma tomatoes (for the marinade), 3 tablespoons of the sliced basil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken cubes and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
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