Marinated Chicken Kebab

Marinated Chicken Kebab are a simple yet flavour-packed dish made with tender chicken pieces soaked in a delicious marinade, then skewered with green bell peppers and red onion. They are easy to prepare ahead of time and cook beautifully on either a barbecue or under a grill. Perfect for relaxed family meals or casual entertaining, these kebabs are colourful, juicy, and always popular.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Marinade 4

Total Time 4 35

Servings Kebabs

Ingredients

The kebabs:

700 g chicken breast cut into chunky pieces
1 large green bell pepper chopped into chunks
1 large red onion cut into wedges

The Marinade:

4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves garlic finely chopped or crushed
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp chilli flakes
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, chilli flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp chilli flakes, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and stir until every piece is well coated in the marinade.
700 g chicken breast
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, though longer marinating will result in deeper flavour.
While the chicken marinates, chop the green bell pepper and red onion into similar-sized chunks so they cook evenly on the skewers.
1 large green bell pepper, 1 large red onion
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with pieces of green bell pepper and red onion. Continue until all ingredients are used.
Preheat the grill to medium-high and line a grill tray with foil. Place the Marinated Chicken Kebabs on the tray and cook for 12–15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
Preheat the barbecue to a medium heat. Place the kebabs on the grill and cook for 12–15 minutes, turning regularly, until the chicken is golden, slightly charred, and fully cooked.
Remove the Marinated Chicken Kebabs from the heat and allow them to rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Serve hot with your chosen sides and sauces.

Notes

These Marinated Chicken Kebabs are best enjoyed straight from the grill, but leftovers also work well sliced into wraps, salads, or rice bowls the following day.

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