Garlic & Rosemary Chicken Skewers. Tender garlic chicken threaded on a rosemary skewer with a creamy lemon aioli.
After dedicating 17 years to a company, and operating as their GM, Boy’s employer decided to sell and they were bought out by a larger company. For Boy, this meant starting over at the bottom of the ladder, and he had to start on that bottom rung the very next work day. No fair warning was given. We all know life can be unjust, and I appreciate those of you who wished us well. Thank you for providing your support and cheer! I heart you guys! But, have no fear. Boy and I are not the type of people to simply, and metaphorically, accept a batch of moldy lemons. We will turn them into a refreshing lemonade, which will hopefully be spiked with a bright and shiny future. 🙂
Anyways, this series will be dedicated to providing you guys with some of my favorite recipes perfect for your next BBQ hoe-down. Starting now, with these – Garlic and Rosemary Chicken Skewer with Lemon Aioli.
But, these rosemary skewers are more than just festive fun for your grill, they also taste fabulously delicious. Thanks to the marinade, the chicken is earthy, lemony, slightly garlicy, a smidge salty and scrumptiously savory. I used boneless, skinless chicken breast for my skewers, because the marinade keeps the chicken juicy and prevents it from drying out on the grill, unless you over cook it! However, feel free to substitute chicken thigh for a meatier tasting kebab, simply increase your grill time by a minute or two.
-xoxo-
Cheyanne
P.S. If you are wondering what to do with the extra rosemary leaves you stripped off the sprigs to form the skewers, I highly suggest you utilize them to make this No Knead Goat Cheese, Pistachio & Rosemary Focaccia!
Garlic & Rosemary Chicken Skewers. Tender garlic chicken threaded on a rosemary skewer with a creamy lemon aioli.
- Marinade:
- ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 Cloves Garlic – smashed & peeled
- 1 TBS reduced sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 TBS Fresh Rosemary Leaves - minced
- 1 TBS Honey
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest (about ½ a lemon)
- ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- ¾ tsp Onion Powder
- ¾ tsp Cracked Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- Chicken:
- 2 pounds Chicken Breast – cut into 1 ½’’ pieces
- 8-10 (10’’) Rosemary Sprigs – leaves removed from bottom 2/3rds
- Aioli:
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 Clove Garlic – minced
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 2 tsp Rosemary Leaves – minced
- ¼ tsp Salt , or more to taste
- 1/8 tsp Pepper , or more to taste
- For Serving: Lemon wedges, Crushed Red pepper Flakes , Optional:
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Place cubes of chicken in a large Ziploc bag and pour in marinade. Turn chicken to thoroughly coat. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, turning periodically.
- Place large rosemary skewers into a shallow baking dish, cover with water and allow to soak at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
- Prepare the Aioli: Combine all aioli ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk to thoroughly combine. Transfer to small, covered container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To Prepare and Cook Chicken: Remove the rosemary skewers from water and the chicken from the marinade. Thread chicken onto the rosemary skewers, discarding marinade.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Oil the grates and grill chicken skewers, turning halfway through cook time, until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 8 -10 minutes.
- Let skewers rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve chicken skewers with aioli, crushed red pepper flakes for seasoning and lemon wedges.
*Aioli will keep, stored in a covered container, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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