🍢 How to Grilled Chicken Skewers (in 50 Minutes)

Juicy chicken skewers with a side of salted corn on a cob.

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🍢 How to Make Grilled Chicken Skewers (in 50 Minutes)

Makes 4 servings (7 cubes each)

Prep Time: 40 min (includes marinating)

Cook Time: 10–12 min

Estimated Calories: ~270 kcal per serving

Nutrition (per serving)

• ~270 kcal
• ~31 g protein
• ~13 g fat
• ~4 g carbs

Ingredients

Chicken

• 600 g chicken breast, diced into 28 cubes

Marinade

• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 3 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp yuzu honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2–3 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp gochujang

Skewer Assembly

• Cherry tomatoes
• Green peppers, cut into bite-size pieces
• Wood skewers (soaked 30 min)

Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Plastic wrap
• Grill or grill pan
• Food thermometer

Steps

1. Whisk marinade – In a large bowl, combine garlic, parsley, brown sugar, yuzu honey, sesame oil, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, water, and gochujang until smooth.
2. Marinate chicken – Add diced chicken, toss to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and chill 30 minutes (or overnight for more flavor).
3. Preheat grill – Heat grill to medium-high (375–450°F / 190–230°C).
4. Assemble skewers – Thread chicken cubes onto soaked skewers, alternating with cherry tomatoes and green peppers (≈3 cubes chicken + 1–2 veggies each).
5. Grill skewers – Place on hot grill and cook 10–12 minutes total, turning halfway. Chicken is done at 165°F (74°C).
6. Rest & serve – Let skewers rest 2 minutes, then serve hot.

Plating

• Lay skewers in a neat row on a flat serving platter.
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley for color.
• Serve with lemon wedges for brightness.

TwoFoodies Tips

• Marinate overnight for extra tenderness.
• Try an air fryer: 200°C for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
• Add smoked paprika to the marinade for a smoky finish.

MyFitnessPal Portions

• Total batch (600 g chicken + marinade): ~1080 kcal | ~124 g protein | ~52 g fat | ~16 g carbs
• Per serving (7 cubes, ~150 g chicken): ~270 kcal | ~31 g protein | ~13 g fat | ~4 g carbs
• Per skewer (3 cubes + veggies): ~115 kcal | ~13 g protein | ~5 g fat | ~1 g carbs

TwoFoodies Portion

• Duygu (35%): ~378 kcal | ~44 g protein | ~18 g fat | ~6 g carbs → ≈ 9–10 chicken cubes (~3 skewers)
• Pat (65%): ~702 kcal | ~80 g protein | ~34 g fat | ~10 g carbs → ≈ 18–19 chicken cubes (~6 skewers)