Chicken Skewers with Grilled Corn (Printable Version)

Juicy marinated chicken paired with sweet, charred corn—a colorful summer meal that's both simple to prepare and packed with flavor.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chicken Skewers

01 - 1.5 lbs (700 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste
08 - Wooden or metal skewers

→ Grilled Corn

09 - 4 ears of corn, husked
10 - 2 tbsp butter, melted
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Optional: chili powder, grated Parmesan, lime wedges

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
03 - Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
04 - Place chicken skewers and corn directly on the grill. Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks. Grill corn for 10–15 minutes, rotating every few minutes, until slightly charred and tender.
05 - Brush grilled corn with melted butter and season with salt and optional toppings like chili powder or Parmesan. Serve chicken skewers alongside grilled corn with lemon or lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just about an hour including marinating time
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients you likely already have
  • Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and entertaining
  • Naturally gluten free with endless customization options
02 -
  • Perfect for meal prep as the components can be prepared ahead and assembled quickly
  • Excellent source of lean protein with approximately 35g per serving
  • Kid friendly dish that encourages healthy eating with fun handheld format
03 -
  • Let chicken come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before grilling for more even cooking
  • Keep a clean section of grill available for marking cooked skewers to avoid cross contamination
  • For extra juicy chicken, remove it from the grill when an instant read thermometer reads 155°F as it will continue cooking to the safe 165°F while resting
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