Chicken and Zucchini Skewers

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Serves: 2

Chicken and Zucchini Skewers

Looking for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner? These Chicken and Zucchini Skewers are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and loaded with fresh flavor. Whether you call them zucchini kababs, chicken courgette skewers, or BBQ chicken skewers, this recipe proves that delicious doesn’t have to be complicated. Just thread chicken and zucchini onto skewers, season, and cook — boom, dinner is served! 🔥🥒🍗

Ingredients

Steps

  • How to Make Chicken and Zucchini Skewers:

    1. Cut chicken into cubes and zucchini into thick slices. Toss everything with salt, pepper, a drizzle of oil, and breadcrumbs so it sticks nicely.

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    2. Alternate chicken and zucchini pieces on skewers.

      A mixing bowl with chicken and zucchinis on a plate and fews of zucchini skewers on a wooden board.A hand is holding a zucchini skewers above a mixing bowl with chicken and zucchinis on a plate.Chicken and Zucchini Skewers on a wooden board.

    3. You can cook the skewers using your preferred method. For the air fryer, cook at 190°C / 375°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through. If using an oven, bake at 190°C / 375°F for 20–25 minutes on a lined baking sheet. For the grill, cook over medium heat for 12–15 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the zucchini is tender.

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Recipe Notes

Tips

These Chicken and Zucchini Skewers are perfect for a relaxed Sunday lunch or a quick weeknight dinner.

The combination of tender, juicy chicken and lightly charred zucchini makes every bite flavorful and satisfying.

Plus, they’re super easy to make, so you’ll save time without sacrificing taste.

Give this recipe a try, and let me know how you like it in the comments!