Grilled Chicken Zucchini Kebabs

Published on July 05, 2021 Grilled Chicken and Zucchini Kebabs-easy grilled chicken and zucchini kebabs with a simple lemon herb marinade. These kebabs make the perfect summer meal! During the hot summer months, we love dining al fresco. Eating outside is so fun, especially when entertaining. We love using our grill to make dinner because we don’t have heat up the house and we get to spend more time outside. The boys can run around and play while we cook dinner. These Grilled Chicken and Zucchini Kebabs are a summer favorite. The boys love them and I love that they get a vegetable with their protein.

First of all, is it kabob or kebab? Either way, this recipe is delicious:) We love making these kebabs because you can prepare them in advance and they are SO easy! The ingredients are so simple and this recipe is perfect for using up the summer zucchini. I know I am always looking for recipes to use up our garden zucchini, you can only make so much zucchini bread, ha!

How to Make Chicken Zucchini Kebabs

The marinade is made with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The simple lemon herb marinade is full of flavor.

Place the chicken pieces in a large Ziploc bag or bowl. Place the zucchini and red onion in a separate Ziploc bag or bowl. Set aside.Pour half of the marinade into the freezer bag or bowl with the chicken pieces and pour the other half in the freezer bag or bowl with the zucchini and onion. Let marinade for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.When ready to grill, make the kebabs. Alternate chicken, zucchini, and onion on skewers. Discard any remaining marinade.If you are using wood skewers, make sure you soak them in water before using. Lightly brush the grill with olive oil and preheat to medium heat.Grill chicken kebabs, turning often so each side browns and has light grill marks, about 10-12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve immediately.

This recipe is perfect for summer parties because you can have everything ready to go. When the guests arrive, throw the kebabs on the grill and mingle while they cook! This is a stress-free entertaining recipe!