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    Home » Chicken

    Easy Oven-Baked Lemon Basil Chicken Skewers Recipe

    Published: Sep 12, 2023 · Modified: Sep 15, 2023 by Mariah Knight

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    Oven-Baked Lemon Basil Chicken Skewers are the perfect base to any healthy meal! The chicken is juicy, tender, and bursting with fresh flavor. Easily customize this dish to serve with salad, pasta, grains, or vegetables!

    Lemon basil chicken skewers on a plate.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🍴Ingredient Notes
    • Recipe Variations
    • 🍴Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Cooking Methods
    • How to store leftovers
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Whether you call them chicken kebabs or chicken skewers, they're a quick and easy way to make juicy and flavorful chicken! And because the marinade is so simple, it goes well with a variety of meals.

    • It's easy to prepare.
    • Easy cleanup.
    • Made with simple ingredients.
    • You can serve with a variety of dishes.
    • The chicken is made with a simple homemade marinade.
    • They can be oven-baked, air fried, or grilled.
    • It's super flavorful!

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Lemon basil chicken ingredients measured out.
    • Chicken Breast - Cut the chicken breast into small cubes. To save time, I suggest using Chicken tenders like I did!
    • Chopped Basil - Fresh basil works best with this recipe.
    • Lemon Juice - Lemon juice adds a nice flavor to the chicken. Lemon zest would also be a great addition!
    • Olive Oil - I would not recommend using a different oil.
    • Salt - Feel free to add more or less depending on your taste!
    • Black Pepper - For an extra kick of spice, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

    Recipe Variations

    • To make this more of a complete meal, add vegetables to the skewers! Zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, and sweet onion would be great options.
    • Add a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder to the marinade to switch up the flavor. (Fresh minced garlic works too!)
    • Swap the chicken breast for boneless skinless chicken thighs.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Marinate Chicken Breast

    Start by adding chicken cubes or chicken tenders into a large bowl with lemon juice, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

    Mix together until chicken is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

    Chicken marinating in lemon juice, basil, and seasonings.

    Step 2: Add Chicken to Skewers

    Slide each piece of chicken onto the skewer. Do not pack too tight or they will not cook evenly.

    Skewers on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
    Marinated chicken on metal skewers.

    Step 3: Bake Chicken Skewers

    Place the chicken skewers on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. (Depending on how thick the chicken pieces are.)

    Broil on high for 2-3 minutes to give them a little golden-brown color.

    Baked lemon chicken on parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Expert Tips

    • If you plan to use wooden skewers, make sure you soak them in water first to avoid burning. (Especially if you grill or broil them.)
    • Marinate the chicken the day before to allow more time for the flavors to soak in.
    • Instead of using plastic wrap while marinating the chicken, try these W&P reusable silicone stretch lids! They're my favorite.
    • The metal skewers get HOT. Use an oven mitt when removing the chicken from the skewers.
    • Do not overcook the skewers or the chicken will get dry.
    • Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken has cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees.

    Serving Suggestions

    Because this dish is made with a simple marinade, you can serve it in a variety of ways!

    • One of the easiest ways to serve lemon basil chicken is on top of a salad! You can find my favorite salad recipe on my Instagram.
    • For a simple meal idea, serve chicken over white rice, brown rice, or potatoes. For vegetables, sautéed or steamed asparagus, broccoli, or zucchini would be great options!
    • Give your pasta dish a boost of protein! Serve with my Cashew Pesto Pasta or Avocado Lemon Pesto Pasta!

    If you love easy chicken recipes like this, make sure you try my Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Meal or my One Pot Lemon Chicken Pasta!

    Lemon basil chicken skewers on a plate with lemon wedges.

    Cooking Methods

    The oven is a simple and easy way to cook these chicken kabobs, but you can also cook them on an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan on the stovetop.

    For more information on how to grill chicken skewers, check out my Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewer recipe.

    You can also make the kabobs in an air fryer! Follow my Air Fryer Chicken Kabob recipe for cooking instructions.

    How to store leftovers

    To store leftovers, remove the chicken from the metal skewers. Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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    Recipe Card

    Lemon basil chicken skewers on a plate with lemon wedges.

    Easy Oven-Baked Lemon Basil Chicken Skewers Recipe

    Oven-Baked Lemon Basil Chicken Skewers are the perfect base to any healthy meal! The chicken is juicy, tender, and bursting with fresh flavor. Easily customize this dish to serve with salad, pasta, grains, or vegetables!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 163 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • 3 Metal Skewers

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Pound Chicken Breast, cut into small cubes Chicken tenders will save on prep time!
    • 2-3 Tablespoons Chopped Basil
    • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Start by adding chicken breast into a large bowl with lemon juice, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix together until chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    • Slide each piece of chicken onto the skewer. Do not pack too tight or they will not cook evenly.
    • Place the chicken skewers on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. (Depending on how thick the chicken pieces are.) Broil for 2-4 minutes to give them a little golden-brown color.

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • If you plan to use wooden skewers, make sure you soak them in water first to avoid burning. (Especially if you grill or broil them.)
    • Marinate the chicken the day before to allow more time for the flavors to soak in.
    • Instead of using plastic wrap while marinating the chicken, try these W&P reusable silicone stretch lids! They're my favorite.
    • The metal skewers get HOT. Use an oven mitt when removing the chicken from the skewers.
    • Do not overcook the skewers or the chicken will get dry.
    • Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken has cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees.

    How To Store Leftovers

    To store leftovers, remove the chicken from the metal skewers. Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
    ** See full post for more information and step by step photos.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 713mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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