Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs

Published July 21, 2018. Updated June 5, 2024

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Before summer is gone you need to try these Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs at least once! Bite size chicken pieces are soaked in a fresh lemon pepper marinade then threaded onto skewer sticks with tender summer veggies and perfectly grilled to get that delicious char. It’s a dinner everyone will love!

Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs

Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

Lemon chicken has always been one of my favorite kinds of chicken. I’ve already shared a handful of lemon chicken recipes. Here’s a list for you to try after you try these delicious Lemon Pepper Kebabs:

You can never have too many different lemon chicken recipes right? And these Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs are one is a new summer staple recipe! I love the tangy lemon complimented by the kick of the black pepper, such a good pairing.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients for This Kebab Recipe

  • Chicken Breasts
  • Squash and zucchini
  • Red onion
  • Lemons
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Paprika

(Scroll below for the full recipe.)

Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs

How to Make These Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs

First, you’ll whisk together the marinade ingredients, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.

Place the chicken pieces in a gallon-size resealable bag, pour marinade over chicken the seal bag while pressing out excess air. Rub marinade over chicken and let marinate in refrigerator 1 – 2 hours.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinate then thread onto (water-soaked) wooden skewers or metal skewers, along with disks of zucchini squash and red onion pieces.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs

Grill kebabs until cooked through, turning once halfway through, about 5 minutes per side (center of chicken should register 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer). Serve warm.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs

Vegetables for These Kebabs

If you have bell peppers (chopped), grapes/cherry tomatoes, or mushrooms those would be other good vegetables to substitute here.

Then serve these with buttered parmesan rice, cauliflower rice, or orzo to complete the meal.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs

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Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs
5 from 2 votes

Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs

Bite size chicken pieces are soaked in a fresh lemon pepper marinade then threaded onto skewer sticks with tender summer veggies and perfectly grilled to get that delicious char. It's a dinner everyone will love!
Servings: 5
Prep25 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Marinating1 hour
Ready in: 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, rosemary, pepper and salt.
  • Place chicken breasts in a gallon size resealable bag and pour marinade over chicken.
  • Seal bag while pressing excess air out and rub marinade over chicken.
  • Transfer to refrigerator and let rest 1 - 2 hours. If using wooden skewers soak in water at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees.
  • Thread chicken, zucchini, squash and red onion onto skewers.
  • Brush grill grates lightly with oil then place kebabs on grill.
  • Grill about 5 minutes per side or until center of chicken registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
  • Season with more pepper to taste if desired and serve warm.
  • Recipe source: Easy Cooking Zone
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 87mg29%
Sodium 632mg27%
Potassium 966mg28%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 315IU6%
Vitamin C 35.7mg43%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.