Best 5 Lemon Rosemary Chicken Skewers Recipes

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## Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Skewers: A Burst of Mediterranean Flavors for Your Summer Gatherings

As the sun shines brightly and the air fills with the fragrance of blooming flowers, it's time to fire up the grill and indulge in the delightful flavors of summer. Our lemon-rosemary chicken skewers are a culinary masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean. These succulent skewers, bursting with zesty lemon, aromatic rosemary, and juicy chicken, are not only incredibly delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Served alongside a selection of delectable dipping sauces, these skewers promise to be the highlight of your next outdoor gathering. So, gather your friends and family, prepare your grill, and embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing lemon-rosemary chicken skewers.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

1. **Grilled Vegetable Skewers:** Elevate your skewers with a vibrant array of grilled vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, onions, and cherry tomatoes. These colorful additions bring a sweet and smoky flavor to complement the savory chicken.

2. **Creamy Lemon-Rosemary Sauce:** Indulge in a velvety smooth sauce that perfectly complements the tangy lemon and fragrant rosemary. This luscious sauce is prepared with a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and fresh rosemary, creating a rich and creamy dip that will elevate your skewer experience.

3. **Garlic Herb Butter:** Treat your taste buds to a rich and flavorful garlic herb butter that will melt over the skewers, infusing them with a savory and aromatic essence. The combination of garlic, herbs, and butter creates a delectable glaze that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON-ROSEMARY CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Categories     Chicken     Tomato     Appetizer     Bake     Marinate     Low Carb     Rosemary     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (each about 7 ounces)
48 8-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
1 1-pint basket grape tomatoes or small cherry tomatoes
1 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh lemon juice
6 bay leaves, broken into small pieces
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 cup light mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast half lengthwise into 6 thin strips. Thread each strip completely onto 1 skewer, leaving 1/2 inch of skewer exposed at 1 end. Press 1 grape tomato onto end of skewer. Divide skewers between two 15x10x2-inch glass baking dishes, stacking skewers if necessary.
  • Pour oil into bowl. Whisk in next 6 ingredients. Pour marinade over chicken. Marinate 1 hour at room temperature, turning often, or cover and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove skewers from marinade and arrange on 2 large rimmed baking sheets; reserve marinade. Bake chicken until just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to platter.
  • Transfer reserved marinade to medium saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat 1 minute. Cool marinade 15 minutes. Strain. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into medium bowl; whisk in mayonnaise. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon remaining marinade over chicken to moisten. Serve chicken with sauce.

ROSEMARY RANCH CHICKEN KABOBS



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This rosemary ranch chicken recipe is so delicious, tender, and juicy the chicken will melt in your mouth. Even the most picky eater will be begging for the last piece.

Provided by Theresa Spencer

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup olive oil
½ cup ranch dressing
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, salt, lemon juice, white vinegar, pepper, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place chicken in the bowl, and stir to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers and discard marinade.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 59.2 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1097.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SPICY LEMON CHICKEN KABOBS



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When I see Meyer lemons in the store, it must be spring. I like using them for these easy chicken kabobs, but regular grilled lemons still add the signature smoky tang. —Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons white wine
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium lemons, halved
Minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, wine, pepper flakes and rosemary. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate up to 3 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken onto 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until no longer pink, turning once, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, place lemons on grill, cut side down. Grill until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Squeeze lemon halves over chicken. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON ROSEMARY CHICKEN SKEWERS - GREAT FOR A PARTY OR BUFFET



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Originally from Bon Appetit Dec. 2000. Great for a party or buffet - easy to serve. I cut the chicken up into bite sized pieces so that people could simply pull the chicken off with a fork and didn't need to cut it. I served the chicken skewers on a platter with the marinade simply drizzled all over. (Would also recommend making w/out skewers and simply marinating chicken.)

Provided by TheKatsiki

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h

Yield 48 Skewers, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 (7 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves (each 7ox.)
48 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained (8 inch length)
1 pint grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 cup olive oil
1 cup lemon juice
6 bay leaves, broken into small pieces
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 cup light mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast half lengthwise into 6 thin strips. Thread ech strip completely onto 1 Skewer, leaving 1/2" of skewer exposed at one end. Press 1 grape tomato onto end of skewer. Divide Skewers betweeen two 15x10x2 inch glass baking dishes, stacking skewers if necessary.
  • Pour oil into bowl. Whisk in next 6 ingredients. Pour marinade over chicken. Marinate 1 hour at room temperature, turning often, or cover and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Remove skewers from marinade and arrange on 2 large rimmed baking sheets; RESERVE MARINADE. Bake chicken until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to serving platter.
  • Transfer reserved marinade to a medium saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat 1 minute. Cool marinade 15 minutes. Strain. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into medium bowl; whisk in mayonnaise. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon remaining marinade over chicken to moisten. Serve chicken with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.1, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 41.9, Sodium 328.4, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 15.5

LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS



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This easy-to-assemble recipe, with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies, is always a hit at parties. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-1/2-inch slices
3 medium onions, cut into wedges
12 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup for basting. Pour half into a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Pour the remaining marinade into another large bowl. Add the zucchini, onions and tomatoes; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate chicken and vegetables for up to 4 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread chicken and vegetables onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, marinate the chicken skewers for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • If you don't have wooden skewers, you can use metal skewers or even toothpicks.
  • Be sure to soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling, to prevent them from burning.
  • Grill the skewers over medium heat, turning them frequently, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the skewers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, or lemon-herb vinaigrette.

Conclusion:

Lemon-rosemary chicken skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer grilling. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of lemon, rosemary, garlic, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection. Serve the skewers with your favorite dipping sauce, and you'll have a meal that everyone will love.

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