Description
These Lemon Basil Chicken Kebabs are juicy, zesty, and kissed by the grill. Marinated in yogurt, lemon, garlic, and fresh basil, they’re bursting with summer flavor. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just craving something light and satisfying, this is the chicken recipe to try!
Ingredients
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1 cup plain, full-fat yogurt
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2 tsp black pepper
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2 tsp kosher salt
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2 Tbsp honey
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4 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 Tbsp lemon juice + zest of 2 lemons
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½ cup fresh basil leaves
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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2 lb chicken breast, cut into 1” cubes
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Basmati rice or crunchy bread, to serve
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Fresh mint, for garnish
Instructions
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In a food processor, combine yogurt, black pepper, salt, honey, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and basil. Blend until mostly smooth. Add olive oil and pulse just to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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In a bowl or Ziploc bag, mix the chicken cubes with the marinade. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
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Preheat grill to medium-high. Thread chicken onto metal skewers (don’t overcrowd).
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Oil the grill grates. Grill kebabs for 4–5 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through.
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No grill? Sear in a cast iron skillet or broil in the oven on a rack until fully cooked.
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Serve kebabs over rice or with crunchy bread, garnished with fresh mint.
Notes
Greek yogurt works but may need thinning.
Chicken thighs can be used for extra juiciness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days—great in salads or wraps!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 24 hrs marinating)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Skillet, Broiling
- Cuisine: American , Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg