Citrus Chicken Kabobs Recipe on the blackstone
Craving a juicy, flavor-packed dinner tonight? These Citrus Chicken Kabobs check all the boxes. Tender chunks of chicken are marinated in a tangy blend of citrus juice, garlic, and herbs for only 60 minutes. They’re cooked on the griddle and paired with fluffy lemon rice. This dish has just the right balance of savory and refreshing and is a total crowd-pleaser.
Whether you’re firing up the grill for a backyard get-together or just want something that tastes like summer, this combo is light, easy, and full of flavor. Bonus: these citrus chicken kabobs work just as great for meal prep as they does for impressing guests.
Citrus Chicken Kabobs w/Lemon Rice
Ingredients
Kabobs:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1 large lemon juice + zest
- 1 small orange juice + zest
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey for a slight glaze
Rice:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- ½ tsp turmeric for color
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken at least 1 hour (overnight for best results) Grill on the Blackstone until done.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil or butter over medium heat until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add rice and turmeric. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
Notes
Citrus Chicken Kabob Pro tips:
- Use metal skewers for easy turning
- Using bamboo skewers? soak in water 30+ min to prevent burning
- Temp tip: Grill on medium‑high, ~4–5 min. each side, until 165°F internal temp
- Customize this dish by adding veggies like peppers & onions
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