Green Herb Marinated Chicken Kebabs

Fresh, bright chicken kebabs marinated with herbs, lemon, garlic and chilli. A lighter kebab recipe that works beautifully with grilled vegetables and warm bread.

Green Herb Marinated Chicken Kebabs

Green Herb Marinated Chicken Kebabs

🔥 Easy Prep 20 mins | Cook 15mins 🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 700g chicken breast or thigh, cut into 2.5cm chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 spring onions, roughly chopped
  • 1 small bunch fresh coriander
  • 1 small bunch fresh mint
  • 1 green chilli, deseeded if preferred
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 courgette, sliced into ribbons or half moons
  • To Serve:
  • Flatbreads or pittas
  • Greek yoghurt
  • Pickled red onions
  • Mixed salad

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 360
  • Protein: 41g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbs: 9g

Method

  1. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, spring onions, coriander, mint, chilli, olive oil, salt and pepper to a blender.
  2. Blitz into a loose green marinade.
  3. Place the chicken in a bowl and coat with the marinade.
  4. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  5. Thread the chicken onto skewers, adding courgette pieces between the chicken.
  6. Cook on a hot BBQ, grill or griddle for around 12 to 15 minutes, turning often.
  7. Once cooked through and lightly charred, rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve with yoghurt, salad and warm bread.

Notes

This is a good kebab for summer because the herbs keep it fresh rather than heavy. Add a little extra chilli if you want more bite.