Description
These tender and flavorful Chicken Skewers in the Oven are a breeze to make. Juicy marinated chicken pieces, threaded onto skewers and baked to perfection, make for a delicious and easy meal. Serve with rice, salad, or your favorite dipping sauce for a Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- Prepare marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, marinate 20 minutes.
- Thread chicken: Skewer chicken pieces evenly. Place on a lined baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, turning halfway. Optional: broil for a charred finish.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with rice, salad, or dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can customize the marinade with fresh herbs, chili flakes, or ginger.
- For a complete meal, add veggies like bell peppers, onions, or zucchini to the skewers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
