Lemon-Herb Chicken Kebabs Recipe

These light and summery kebabs are made with chicken thighs, which won’t dry out on the grill. Cut the chicken into strips and thread it, accordion-style, onto the skewers along with thinly sliced lemons and asparagus. The tangy herb and lemon marinade also tastes great with pork or lamb. 

Active Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr. 35 mins
Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon packed fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
• 12 ounces thick asparagus, cut into 1 1⁄2-inch pieces
• 2 small lemons, very thinly sliced and seeds removed

Directions

1. Stir together first 6 ingredients, 5 tablespoons of the oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1⁄2 teaspoon of the black pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat. Chill 1 hour.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F).
3. Toss asparagus and lemon slices with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken, asparagus, and lemon slices tightly onto 8 (8-inch) skewers, folding chicken strips and lemon slices in half as needed. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Place kebabs on lightly greased grill grate. Grill, uncovered, until asparagus is tender and chicken is charred and cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes, turning occasionally.