Should I marinate skewers before grilling?

Yes! Because grilling provides dry heat, marinating meat before grilling is the best way to make it tender and juicy . A marinade will also infuse meat with additional flavor and seasoning. You can also marinate vegetables before grilling to add a nice sweetness. Skewers serve a lot of meat—so they're great for entertaining.

How long does it take to grill skewers?

To grill skewers perfectly every time, make sure to cut the meat into even-sized 1-inch pieces. Preheat the grill to about 400°F, and cook the skewers for 10-14 minutes . Make sure to flip halfway through to get grill marks on each side.

What temp do you grill chicken skewers?

When grilling chicken skewers, you want your grill to be heated up to around 400°F. This is the perfect temperature for grilling the chicken without drying it out. You only need to cook the skewers for 5-7 minutes each side, so watch closely as it cooks.

Grilled Chicken Skewers

Name: Grilled Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 59 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1″ pieces; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce, see tip); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish

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Recipe

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Grilled Chicken Skewers

These grilled chicken skewers are juicy and bursting with flavorful! Made with a simple chicken skewer marinade, these cook up on the grill in under 15 minutes. The perfect healthy summer dish!

Prep: 45Cook: 14Total: 59 minutes

Servings: 4 1x

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1” pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce, see tip)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish

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Instructions

Whisk: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, coconut aminos, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Marinate: Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and stir to coat well. Cover the bowl and transfer the chicken to the refrigerator to marinate for at least 45 minutes (or up to 6 hours).
Prep: Preheat the grill to medium high heat (roughly 400°F). If using bamboo or wood skewers, soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Thread the chicken onto the skewers.
Grill: Generously grease the surface of the grill by spraying or brushing oil on a folded paper towel. Using grilling tongs, run the oiled paper towel along the grates to oil the grate. Transfer the skewers to the grill and brush any leftover marinade directly onto the chicken pieces. Cook for 10-14 minutes, flipping once halfway through, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink on the inside.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

If using soy sauce, only use 2 tablespoons (instead of 3), and do not include the extra sea salt in the recipe. Here’s some more tips about soy sauce vs coconut aminos.
No fresh garlic on hand? Sub in 1 teaspoon granulated garlic.
You’ll need about 8-10 skewers for this recipe depending on the size of your skewers. If you use wood or bamboo skewers without a handle, leave a 1-inch gap at the end of one side to hold the skewer.
Broiler instructions: Preheat the broiler. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Place the skewers in a single layer on the sheet pan. Broil for 5-6 minutes, then flip the skewers and broil on the other side for 4-5 more minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.

Recipe By: Noelle Tarr, NTP, CPT

Find it online: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/grilled-chicken-skewers/