Celery Free Tomato-Basil Chicken Skewers
Bright, herby, and kissed with char from the grill, these chicken skewers are the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. The marinade leans on fresh Roma tomatoes, fragrant basil, a hit of lemon juice, and garlic-infused oil to build layers of flavor that soak deep into every cube of chicken. There's no celery hiding anywhere in this recipe — not in the marinade, not in the sauce, not tucked away as a garnish — so you can cook and serve with complete confidence. The warm tomato-basil dipping sauce comes together in under ten minutes on the stovetop and tastes like something you'd find at a proper Mediterranean grill. Letting the chicken marinate before it hits the heat is the move that takes these from good to genuinely great, so don't skip that step if you have the time. A squeeze of lemon wedge right before eating ties everything together and brightens the whole plate. Whether you're firing up an outdoor grill or using a grill pan on the stovetop, this one is a reliable, crowd-pleasing win.
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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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