Easy Grilled Chicken Skewers

Name: Easy Grilled Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized cubes; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Wooden or metal skewers

These tender chicken skewers are perfectly charred and seasoned for an easy dinner everyone will love.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 26, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

There is something special about cooking dinner on a skewer. These chicken skewers are a staple in my house because they are simple to put together but feel like a treat. The marinade makes the meat so juicy, and they turn out beautiful every time you fire up the grill.

My favorite way to keep these quick is to soak my wooden skewers in water for thirty minutes before I start. This little trick stops them from burning while the chicken cooks over the flame.

🧺 Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Wooden or metal skewers

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Soak your wooden skewers in water for thirty minutes if you are using them.
2
Whisk the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice together in a large bowl.
3
Add the chicken cubes to the bowl and toss them until every piece is well coated.
4
Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
5
Preheat your grill or a large grill pan over medium high heat.
6
Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until the chicken is browned and cooked through.

💡 Tips

Serve these skewers alongside a fresh garden salad or some warm pita bread. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat them gently.

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