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Spicy Lemon Chicken Kabobs

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Aug. 12, 2024
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
Spicy Lemon Chicken Kabobs
Spicy Lemon Chicken Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

1 kabob: 182 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.