Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Skewers with Colorful Vegetables

Ingredients

• Wooden skewers (8, soaked in water for 30 minutes)
• Chicken breast (1.5 pounds, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• Olive oil (1/4 cup)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Lemon (1, juiced and zested)
• Dried oregano (1 tablespoon)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Cherry tomatoes (1 cup)
• Zucchini (1, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
• Red onion (1 medium, cut into wedges)
• Bell peppers (2 (any color), cut into 1-inch pieces)

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken and half of the marinade. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
4. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables by tossing them in the remaining marinade until evenly coated.
5. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating with the bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to create a colorful display.
6. Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes. Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
7. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
8. Serve the grilled chicken skewers with a side of fluffy rice, couscous, or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal.