It’s a grilling season; nothing compares to the taste of juicy, succulent chicken cooked on the barbecue. Try these Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers if you’re searching for a tasty and simple summer recipe.

These delicate chicken skewers are bursting with citrus flavors and just need a few basic ingredients. They are ideal for your upcoming gathering, dinner party, or BBQ.

As soon as the weather here began to warm up, we started making these, and my family adores them. These are improved with the addition of herbs and more black pepper.

That being said, chicken broth makes all the difference, I think. It gives chicken that extra juiciness that we all love. Now you can avoid dried grilled chicken.

With these delicious chicken skewers, prepare to wow your visitors and enjoy the taste of summer. I love serving them on naan, but you can also serve them with salad or with another type of bread.

Can you use other meat/poultry?

Yes! I believe you can use turkey as well as pork tenderloins for this recipe.

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Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon

If you decide to make Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers please let me know in the comments or share it with me on social media such as Instagram or Facebook; @sandraseasycooking with the same hashtag #sandraseasycooking.

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Step by Step Instructions:

• Using a sharp knife, remove all visible fat from the chicken breast (4 halves), then slice or cut it into just a bit bigger than bite-size pieces.

• Place chicken in the large bowl then add all the other ingredients, except for broth. Rub all over the chicken to coat well, then pour chicken broth over. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
• Preheat the grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204C), if you have that option.

• Place each chicken on the skewer and then grill for 4 minutes on each side. I like turning it twice, but this is up to you and your grill. Keep in mind that a chicken’s internal temperature should be 165 degrees or 73.8 C.

• Take them off the grill and place them on the Naan or any other pita bread to soak all the juices before eating.
• Serve hot and immediately!

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Yield: 4

Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers

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Delicious and super easy recipe for Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 26 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon thyme
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
• Zest one lemon
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

1. Using a sharp knife, remove all visible fat from the chicken breast (4 halves), then slice or cut it into just a bit bigger than bite-size pieces.
2. Place chicken in the large bowl then add all the other ingredients, except for broth. Rub all over the chicken to coat well, then pour chicken broth over. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
3. Preheat the grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204C), if you have that option.
4. Place each chicken on the skewer and then grill for 4 minutes on each side. I like turning it twice, but this is up to you and your grill. Keep in mind that a chicken's internal temperature should be 165 degrees or 73.8 C.
5. Take them off the grill and place them on the Naan or any other pita bread to soak all the juices before eating.
6. Serve hot and immediately!

Notes

You can cool the chicken completely, and remove it from the skewers before storing leftovers in a glass container. Heat before eating!

If you are using bamboo skewers it is always a good idea to soak them a bit in cold water before adding anything on them. They could burn easily so you would want to prevent that by soaking them for about 10 minutes before adding chicken.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 94Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 1528mgCarbohydrates: 6gNet Carbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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In my house, these Greek Style Beef Skewers are a staple. Your summer dinner will be complete if you serve them with pita bread and salad.

I love making this ahead of time, and I think it tastes even better the next day after it’s been in the fridge.

Isn’t it true that food on a stick tastes better? It’s fantastic!

With summer just around the bend and grilling season upon us, I figured now would be a great time to share this delicious recipe.

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If you don’t eat red meat, one option is to substitute turkey or chicken for the beef. I believe that if you have a decent seasoning, you have a lot of possibilities.

That being said, you should keep in mind that if you replace beef, you should cut back on the salt because we all know how much burger meat likes salt.

So, if you’re using ground turkey or chicken, use a little less salt.

It can be served with a side salad, on pita bread, or with rice or potatoes. I generally make a large salad and baked potatoes when we just grill. But from time to time I include some mashed potatoes, and mac & cheese. 

On the other hand, there are occasions when all I need is a warm pita or naan with a sprinkling of onion. Nostalgia hits you like a ton of bricks!

I grew up on similar grilled beef sausages called “cepavi” so I enjoy foods like this very much!

Anyway, if you decide to make these tasty and rather easy Greek Style Beef Skewers do not forget to tag me on social media. You can find me on Instagram most of the time so use the tag @sandraseasycooking with the same hashtag #sandraseasycooking. If you are private you can DM me a pic.

Thank you for all your love and support! Happy Grilling!

My favorite dishes to make on the grill –

Vegetarian:

Tex-Mex Grilled Tofu Quesadillas

Pork:

Grilled Pork Chops

Chicken:

Chicken Fajita Skewers

Fish:

Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon

Yield: MAKES 14 TO 16 Skewers

Greek Style Beef Skewers

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In my house, these Greek Style Beef Skewers are a staple. Your summer dinner will be complete if you serve them with pita bread and salad.

I love making this ahead of time, and I think it tastes even better the next day after it's been in the fridge. It is always a hit in my house!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Resting Time 30 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Ground Beef
• 1/2 onion chopped or use 1/2 tbsp. onion powder
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup of freshly chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup of freshly chopped oregano
• 1 tbsp. salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, squeezed

Instructions

1. Chop onion, and on a drizzle of oil, cook it for 3-4 minutes at medium-high temp. This will help them incorporate better into the meat. You can use onion powder if you prefer that better and skip this part.
2. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine.
3. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but you can keep it covered overnight.
4. If you're using bamboo skewers, soak them for a bit in the cold water. Using wet hands, shape the meat mixture into ovals, each approx. 1 inch thick; thread each “beef sausage” onto a soaked wooden skewer.
5. Add the beef Skewers and grill, turning every 3 minutes, until browned and cooked through about 8 -10 minutes, depending on how you like your meat, well done or medium-rare.
6. Make a salad with vinaigrette and serve it with Greek Style Skewers and Pita bread.

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Tex-Mex Grilled Tofu Quesadillas are easy to make and amazingly tasty. Now everyone could enjoy and celebrate meatless meals together because my quesadillas are delightfully delicious.

You will not miss meat at all because these beauties are full of flavor. Even my children loved it, so i do not have to tell you anything else because that is a rare occasion, my friends.

I wanted to create a recipe that if I have a vegetarian friend over, we can serve these fabulous grilled meatless quesadillas. As you all know, we are not vegetarians; however, every once in a while, we have a full-meal without meat.

The best part of warm weather is the outdoor activities! From playing soccer, gardening, as well as grilling. Oh, and we cannot wait to get out and grill!

Soaking up this beautiful weather after a long winter indoors, we break out the grill, and this time we used Pellets. They are made with all-natural, pure flavor hardwoods and absolutely no fillers, binders or preservatives, bringing out the best flavor you could ask.

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You can, of course, make these quesadillas on any grill, even indoor grill skillet. I do not think that they will not taste good; however, when it comes to a flavor grill always wins in my book. Something is rewarding and satisfying when you cook food over an open fire.

I am not a fan of summer, but I think the best part of summer is grilled food, sweet in-season fruit, and freshly picked summer vegetables. Mmmhm! Well, I know that many of you agree!

Hey, if you try making my tasty Tex-Mex Grilled Tofu Quesadillas, please tag me on Instagram @sandraseasycooking using hashtag #sandraseasycooking.

I would love to see your tasty creations. Thank you so much for your love and support.

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MEATLESS MEATBALLS WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI

MEATLESS CHILI NACHOS

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CARAMELIZED ONION TART

Yield: Serves 6

Tex-Mex Grilled Tofu Quesadillas

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Tex-Mex Grilled Tofu Quesadillas are easy to make and amazingly tasty. Now everyone could enjoy and celebrate meatless meals together because my quesadillas are delightfully delicious.

Ingredients

• 6 soft tortillas
• 1 pounds Firm Tofu
• 1 cup Guacamole
• 1/2 cup Pico de gallo
• 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Refried beans
• 1 tablespoon of oil

Tofu Seasoning:

• 1/4 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp Spanish paprika powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Instructions

Seasoning:

1. Mix all the ingredients for the season and set aside.

Tofu Prep:

1. Open tofu package drain water out and
   take each block of tofu and wrap with thick layers of kitchen paper towels or a
   clean cotton towel. Press slightly and pat dry. Make sure that most of the
   moisture is gone.    
2. Slice into 1/2-inch thick tofu slices,
   and again pat dry each slab with paper towels.
3. Add to the large and flat plate, then
   sprinkle on both sides with prepared seasoning, gently press to coat. Cover and
   refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Grill Prep:

1. Open your pellets bag. I used Classic which is great for almost anything you want in your grill. Flavorful
   and strong. Wood pellets are poured into a storage container also known as a
   hopper. The pellets are then fed into a cooking chamber by an auger that is
   powered by electricity.
2. When ready to cook, smoke setting with
   the lid open.
3. Wait for the fire to start about 5 min, depending
   on the grill type and model.
4. Now, close the lid and increase the
   temperature to the desired temperature and preheat for about 10-15 minutes.
5. I cooked tofu on 350F, so my grill
   temperature was set to 350 degrees.

Grilling:

1. Place tofu in the preheated and ready to
   cook grill to get infused with a real wood smoky flavor.
2. Grill for 5 minutes on each side.
3. Take it off the grill and start
   assembling. Do not turn the grill off yet.
   

Assembling and making quesadillas:

1. On one side of the tortilla evenly spread
   about 1 tablespoon or so of guacamole, spindle freshly chopped pico de gallo, a
   handful of cheese then place grilled tofu on the top. Depending on the side of
   your tortilla, I would say about 4 to 5 slices to cover it. Add just a sprinkle
   more cheese.
2. On the other tortilla spread about a
   tablespoon or two of retired beans, then cover the other tortilla with tofu.
   Making a sandwich. Lightly press and brush with oil.
3. Continue until tofu is gone. You could
   make approximately 3 quesadillas with my method.
4. Place each quesadilla on the hot grill
   and grill for about 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted
   and grill marks are formed.
5. Slice each quesadilla across making
   trundles and serve immediately with salsa, pico de gallo, and other fixings.
   
   

Notes

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 555Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 1213mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 8gSugar: 2gProtein: 26g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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