The Chicken Skewers That Will
Steal the Show at Every BBQ
Lemon Olive Oil · Garlic Olive Oil · Fresh Herbs · Summer Perfection
Let's be honest. Every summer BBQ needs a hero. 🦸 And this summer, that hero is a chicken skewer — golden, charred, juicy, and completely impossible to put down. The kind that disappears off the platter before you've even had a chance to sit down.
The secret? Two bottles. Shop EVOO Lemon Olive Oil — bright, citrusy, and sunshine in a bottle — paired with Shop EVOO Garlic Olive Oil — deep, savory, and absolutely intoxicating on the grill. Together they make the most ridiculously good chicken marinade you've ever tasted. And it takes 15 minutes to put together. 🍋🧄🔥
Grill them at your next cookout. Bring them to a potluck. Make them on a Tuesday because Tuesday deserves good chicken too. However you serve them — they WILL be the talk of the table. 🫒
Why This Marinade is Everything 🍋🧄
Most chicken marinades are fine. This one is different. Here's why:
- 🍋 Lemon Olive Oil — instead of using plain olive oil AND lemon juice separately, our Lemon Olive Oil is made by cold-pressing lemons WITH the olives at harvest. The result is a natural, deeply infused citrus flavor that coats every piece of chicken and caramelizes beautifully on the grill.
- 🧄 Garlic Olive Oil — same magic, different flavor. Deep, roasted, savory garlic infused right into the oil. It penetrates the chicken during marinating and creates that irresistible golden crust on the grill.
- 🔥 The combination — lemon brightens, garlic deepens. Together they create a marinade that is bright AND savory, fresh AND bold. And that final drizzle of Lemon Olive Oil straight from the grill? Chef's kiss. 😘
Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers
With Shop EVOO Lemon Olive Oil & Garlic Olive Oil — Summer Grilling at its finest
- ⭐ 3 tbsp Shop EVOO Lemon Olive Oil, divided
- ⭐ 2 tbsp Shop EVOO Garlic Olive Oil
- 🍗 2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, 1.5" cubes
- 🍋 Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 🌿 1 tsp dried oregano
- 🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 🌶️ ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 🧂 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- 🫒 ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- 🌿 Fresh parsley for garnish
- 🍋 Lemon wedges for serving
- Make the marinade. Whisk together 2 tbsp Lemon Olive Oil, Garlic Olive Oil, fresh lemon juice, oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in a large bowl. It will smell absolutely incredible. That's normal. 😄
- Marinate the chicken. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat every piece. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes — or up to 4 hours if you have time. The longer the better.
- Thread the skewers. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers leaving a small gap between each piece so heat can circulate and you get that gorgeous char on every side.
- Fire up the grill. Preheat to medium-high. Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes turning every 3–4 minutes until golden, charred in spots, and cooked through. Resist the urge to move them constantly — let the grill do its thing.
- The finish. Remove from grill. Immediately drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp Lemon Olive Oil. Scatter fresh parsley generously. Serve with lemon wedges. Take a bow — you earned it. 🏆
Pro Tips for Perfect Skewers Every Time 🔥
- 🍗 Use thighs if you can — chicken thighs are more forgiving on the grill and stay juicier than breasts. Either works beautifully with this marinade.
- 📏 Even cube size matters — cut chicken into uniform 1.5" cubes so everything cooks at the same rate. Uneven pieces = some overcooked, some undercooked.
- ⏰ Don't rush the marinade — 30 minutes is the minimum. 2–4 hours is ideal. The Lemon and Garlic Olive Oils need time to penetrate the chicken properly.
- 🔥 Hot grill = better char — preheat your grill for at least 10 minutes before the skewers go on. A hot grill sears and chars; a lukewarm grill steams. Big difference.
- 🫒 Always finish with a drizzle — that final pour of Lemon Olive Oil straight off the grill is what takes these from great to unforgettable. Don't skip it.
🫒 Shop the Recipe
Both oils are available online and in store at 9 Main Street, Franklin MA
Make It. Grill It. Share It. 📸🔥
Tag us on Instagram @shopevoo when you make these — we want to see those grill marks! And find both the Lemon Olive Oil and Garlic Olive Oil at shopevoo.com or stop in and see us at 9 Main Street, Franklin MA. 🫒
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