These Marinated Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Zucchini and Quick Salsa Verde were just made for a grill out on a hot night. Such fresh, zesty flavors these marinated skewers really pack a flavor punch and are so easy to put together. Make ahead of time for easy entertaining. Leftovers are fantastic stuffed in a fresh wrap with some hummus.
Marinated Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Zucchini and Quick Salsa Verde
When we first moved to the States we went a whole year without a BBQ and I have to say it really did change the whole feel of summer.
Having grown up in Australia, we are the 'cook outside every night of spring, summer, most of the autumn and even in the winter rain' kinda people. Carrying food outside to eat after preparing it in the hot kitchen, just isn't as fun or fancy 🙂
Plus, cooking it in the kitchen usually means I have to cook it, but if it's on the grill, my hubby tends to take over (so I get to kick back and enjoy a glass of wine while someone else cooks my food - heaven!)
What Ingredients Are Needed For These Delicious Grilled Chicken Kabobs?
Eventually, we bought a house over there and the lovely lady that we bought it from left us a dodgy little BBQ that was approximately twenty years old. Within a year of getting it, we killed it from overuse...it was a happy death though, so it's ok!
One of my favorite things to grill would have to be marinated chicken skewers (or kabobs).
This one is super easy to bring together and packs such a flavor punch I just know you will love it. Tip: make sure you grill the lemons and squeeze them over the top just before serving!!
You are going to need:
- chicken thighs
- zucchini ribbons
- cherry tomatoes
- parsley
- garlic
- chilli flakes
- olive oil.
How Easy Is This Salsa Verde for the Grilled Chicken Skewers?
So easy.
Literally just throw all the ingredients for the salsa verde into a food processor and pulse until you get a nice chunky consistency perfect for marinating the skewers.
I Ran Out Of Time. Do These Need to Marinate?
They really do benefit from being allowed to sit for a while. The flavor really gets some time to develop and you will end up with a nice punchy chicken kabob.
I usually make them up in the morning and leave them to sit in the fridge all day. It means I don't have to prep anything when people are over either which is always nice.
If you forgot though, it's definitely not the end of the world and the skewers will still be delicious, just with a less intense flavor.
Don't forget those grilled lemons though or I will be out to get you!!
What About Some Dessert To Go With A Nice Grill Out?
If you need some dessert to go with your Marinated Chicken Skewers, look no further:
- Peach and Vanilla Cream Ice Cream.
- No Fuss Blueberry and Peach Galette
- Honey Pineapple Lavender Frozen Yoghurt Bites
What is your favorite thing to put on the grill? If you try out these Grilled Chicken Kabobs I would love to hear all about it. Leave a comment, like on Facebook, tweet on twitter or pin to pinterest for later. Happy eating.
Recipe
Marinated Chicken Skewers with Zucchini and Quick Salsa Verde
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Ingredients
Parsley Salsa Verde
- 1 small bunch flat leaf parsley roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 10 cloves of fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed chilli flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Chicken Kabobs
- 1 lb chicken thighs cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 large zucchini very thinly sliced (I used a veggie peeler, but a mandolin would be easier)
- 1 punnet cherry tomatoes
- 1 in lemon cut half
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in warm water for at least 20 minutes before threading ingredients on.
For The Salsa Verde
- Pop the parsley, olive oil, garlic and chilli flakes into a blender or food processor. Blend until it becomes a thick puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For The Chicken Kabobs
- Onto the wooden skewers, thread a piece of chicken followed by a zucchini ribbon and then a cherry tomato. Repeat until each skewer has 3 pieces of chicken, 3 of zucchini and 3 cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the kabobs into a glass jar with a lid. Cover with the parsley mix and pop into the fridge for at least an hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat your grill. Pop the lemons, cut side down, onto the grill and leave for about 2 minutes until charred and soft. Remove and transfer to a serving platter.
- Pop the skewers on, and grill until the chicken is cooked through and slightly brown. This is very grill dependent but it should take 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Serve the chicken with the grilled lemons squeezed over the top.
Notes
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Denea Duran says
This looks amazing! I will be trying this! Thanks for sharing!
Whole Food Bellies says
Very welcome Denea :)Hope you enjoy!
Jessica says
This looks so good and you are totally right about bbq and summertime. I will have to try this out this summer.
Whole Food Bellies says
Hope you do Jessica 🙂
Shilpa says
Healthy one
Lindsay says
Those look so yummy! I'll have to share this with my mom who loves to grill! Thanks!
Whole Food Bellies says
Very welcome Lindsay, hope your mom enjoys 🙂
Addie says
You had me at chicken & zucchini! Those are two of my favorite foods, but I've never had them together before. This looks like an easy and delicious way to combine them. Thanks for sharing!
Whole Food Bellies says
You are more than welcome Addie! Its a great combo, and so so easy 🙂
Debra says
This sounds so amazing and fresh! Perfect for summer!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Debra!
Michelle says
What a great summery dish! Thanks so much for sharing!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks for popping by Michelle 🙂
Pam @ Hodge Podge Moments says
This sounds SO GOOD. It makes me wish we had a BBQ. Pinning it to use when we finally have room for one. 🙂
Do you think I could make these in the oven?
Whole Food Bellies says
Good luck with getting your bbq, I hated not having one for the past year! I haven't tried them in the oven but I am sure they would be fine. You can also try them in the broiler - I tried that last week and it worked perfectly (you just don't get the charred look)
Pam @ Hodge Podge Moments says
Thanks! I'm planning to try the oven...found some tips for roasting skewers in the oven. 🙂
Whole Food Bellies says
Good luck!! I would love to know how they turned out!
Jeanine says
Yum this looks incredible. I bet my husband would LOVE this he loves this kind of thing!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Jeanine 🙂 My hubby loves anything on the bbq as well!
Deb- It's me, debcb! says
We grill a lot of chicken and fish. This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks for stopping by Deb! I LOVE fish on the grill as well 🙂
Dayne says
Looks like a perfect kabob for the 4th!
Whole Food Bellies says
It is Dayne - we are having some friends over and it is what I will be making 🙂
Ashley says
Oh.my.gosh. This looks amazing. Saving, pinning., stumbling...do not want to lose this deliciousness!
Whole Food Bellies says
I love your enthusiasm Ashley 🙂 I hope you enjoy!! Thanks for the love
Julie @ Girl on the Move says
These just look quite amazing! Sharing them on social media because...yum!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks so much Julie 🙂
Katy says
If only I could jump in these pictures! this looks amazing!
Whole Food Bellies says
Haha thanks Katy 🙂
Roxanne says
I want these!! Now, I'm hungry. 😉
Whole Food Bellies says
Haha thanks Roxanne!!
Maggie says
Yum! How do you think it would taste with some onion on the skewer, also?
Whole Food Bellies says
Amazing! I usually put onion on my skewers, but with this one I didn't, solely because there is so much garlic in the salsa verde 🙂 But I have no doubt it would taste great!
Marielle says
Oh my goodness, my mouth is watering. These look amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks so much for stopping by Marielle 🙂
Jennifer says
This looks really good. We've been trying to eat a lot of chicken with fresh veggies. This would be a great recipe to try. Could you add squash and/or tomatoes?
Whole Food Bellies says
Definitely Jennifer - I think both would be great options to add in there! In fact I grilled some cherry tomatoes on skewers at the same time and served them alongside, and they were delicious 🙂
Richa says
Yummy recipe 🙂
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Richa!
Erica Barrow Navis says
I am so trying this! My mouth is watering as I read (and I am at work at the moment)
I have never grilled zucchini - it looks awesome! Now to find me some fresh bay leaves!!!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Erica! Grilled zucchini is so good - you should definitely give it a try! They usually have fresh bay leaves near all the other herbs in the cold section of the grocery store - hopefully you can find some 🙂