A delicious quest to find the best chicken skewer recipes recently took me into the kitchen—so I could share them with you. Each of the following recipes is not only simple and straightforward (because who wants to be tied to the kitchen with complicated recipes when you’re trying to enjoy the great outdoors?), they’re also truly global street food.

If your idea of a good time is cooking up a bunch of different chicken skewers, do them all in one sitting. I suggest saving the most labor-intensive one—Moroccan chicken skewers marinated in chermoula, then crusted with roasted almonds, breadcrumbs, and spices—for last.

Otherwise, kick off your skewered chicken adventure with a fiery number: harissa-marinated chicken that is good enough to eat without the skewer.

The 14 Best Chicken Skewer Recipes

1. Korean Gochujang Chicken Skewer Recipes

Korean Gochujang Chicken Skewers are some of my favorite recipes. The marinade carries a delightful combination of flavors.

It’s made with gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and garlic, and it works wonders with chicken thighs. The add-in of green onions at the end is the perfect finish to a truly delicious dish.

Ingredients

Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, 1 pound, cut into bite-sized pieces
Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste), 3 tablespoons
Soy sauce, 2 tablespoons
Honey, 1 tablespoon
Sesame oil, 1 tablespoon
Garlic, minced, 3 cloves
Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic to produce the marinade.

2. The pieces of chicken should be added to the marinade and mixed until they are well-coated. They should then be covered and refrigerated for at least a half hour, but for up to four hours, the chicken may benefit from more intense flavor.

3. Prepare the grill for medium-high heat. Skewer the marinated chicken.

4. About 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks. 

2. Harissa Marinated Chicken Skewer Recipes

One of my favorite things to prepare is Harissa Marinated Chicken Skewers made with succulent pieces of breast or thigh. It uses a simple but powerful marinade that creates deep, delicious flavors in the grilled chicken. Preparing the marinade takes just a few minutes and makes use of very easy-to-find pantry ingredients.

The key to the marinade’s success is the balance between heat and smoke from the harissa and the chicken’s own flavor.

Ingredients

Chicken breast or thighs, cubed
Harissa paste
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Garlic cloves, minced
Salt
Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a big bowl, mix the harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.

2. Cube the chicken and add it to the marinade, making sure it is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for a more intense flavor.

3. Prepare the grill or grill pan for cooking over medium-high heat. Skewer the marinated chicken.

4. Cook the chicken skewers on the grill for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is done and nicely charred. Serve right away.

3. Pesto and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Skewer Recipes

Uncover 3 delectable Chicken Skewer Formulas with pesto and mozzarella stuffed chicken. The combination of pesto, mozzarella, and boneless chicken breasts is a delightful one.

These skewers are cooked in the all-impressive air fryer and served with a side of fresh basil pesto for dipping.

Ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
Fresh basil pesto
Fresh mozzarella cheese (cut into small cubes)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Wooden skewers (soaked in water)

Instructions

1. Cut a lengthwise slit into each chicken strip to make a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.

2. Each pocket should be filled with a small spoonful of pesto and a cube of mozzarella. The pocket should be gently closed around the filling.

3. Skewering the stuffed chicken strips requires careful handling to ensure the filling stays put. 

4. Prepare a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Coat the chicken skewers in olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Place them on the grill to cook for four to five minutes per side. The chicken should be done when the juices run clear, the cheese should be melted, and the skewers should have nice grill marks.

4. Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewer Recipes

I enjoy recipes that call for using Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and oregano to marinate boneless and skinless chicken breast. This triumvirate might sound like the make-up for a typical Tzatziki sauce, but in fact, it’s the secret to the delicious taste experience you’ll have when making one of these four unique Greek yogurt-marinated chicken skewer recipes.

Ingredients

Greek yogurt
Boneless, skinless chicken breast
Lemon juice
Garlic cloves
Olive oil
Dried oregano
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a bowl, blend the marinade by mixing together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2. The chicken breast should be cubed into 1-inch pieces and added to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and if time permits, marinate overnight.

3. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Skewer the marinated chicken pieces.

4. Cook the skewers on the grill for a period of about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn them a few times during the cooking so that everything gets an equal chance to be near the heat. The chicken is done when it is no longer pink in the center. You should see some nice grill marks. Serve it hot.

5. Indonesian Satay Ayam Skewer Recipes

While investigating Indonesian Chicken Skewers Satay Recipes, I relish mixing chicken breast with soy sauce, peanut butter, and coconut milk. These Skewered Chicken Recipes are truly enriched by garlic, brown sugar, and ground coriander for a tasty meal.

Ingredients

Chicken breast, cubed
Soy sauce
Peanut butter
Coconut milk
Garlic, minced
Brown sugar
Ground coriander

Instructions

1. Combine the soy sauce, peanut butter, coconut milk, minced garlic, brown sugar, and ground coriander to create a marinade.

2. Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

3. Set the grill to an even medium-high heat. Skewering the marinated chicken, thread it onto the skewers.

4. Skewers should be grilled for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char. The skewers are served hot with a side of peanut sauce.

6. Moroccan Chermoula Chicken Skewer Recipes

Moroccan cuisine is a passion of mine. My Chermoula Chicken Skewer Recipes put a delightful twist on this savory tradition.

My skewers feature chicken marinated in a delightful mélange of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and paprika, promising a taste sensation that will make you say “Wow!”

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the chermoula marinade.

2. Combine the chicken cubes with the marinade, tossing well so that all parts are evenly coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator. Marinate for 2 hours for a quick result, but overnight yields the best flavor.

3. The grill should be preheated to a temperature of medium-high. Skewers should be used to thread the marinated chicken pieces.

4. Cook the chicken skewers on the grill for 12 to 15 minutes, with occasional turning, until the chicken is cooked through and has the kind of grill marks that make people wonder if you really are the kind of person who cooks on a grill. Serve the skewers hot, and stand back while the people you are serving inhale the aroma like it’s going out of style.

7. Honey Sriracha Chicken Skewer Recipes

I adore making recipes for chicken skewers, particularly when they feature a honey Sriracha twist! Chicken breast, Sriracha sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice combine to wonderfully flavor these deliciously simple skewers.

Ingredients

Chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
Sriracha sauce
Honey
Soy sauce
Minced garlic
Lime juice

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the sriracha sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice to make the marinade. Whisk these ingredients together until well blended; then set aside.

2. Ensure that the chicken cubes are fully coated in the marinade, and let them sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

3. The grill should be preheated to a medium-high heat. Skewers should be used to thread the marinated chicken breast into one-inch cubes.

4. Cook the chicken skewers on the grill for 10-12 minutes, turning them frequently, until they are done and have a slight char.

8. Lemon Basil Chicken Skewer Recipes

These 8 Lemon Basil Chicken Skewer Recipes combine juicy chicken breast, lemon, fresh basil leaves, garlic, and olive oil for a flavorful and simple marinade, perfect for grilling. I love how they bring together the tastes of summer.

Let’s dive in and check out these Chicken Skewer Recipes!

Ingredients

Lemon
Fresh basil leaves
Olive oil
Chicken breast
Garlic
Salt
Black pepper

Instructions

1. Juice the lemon into a bowl, and add the chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and mix to combine.

2. Bite-sized pieces of chicken breast get coated in a marinade. The marinade works its magic during an overnight stay in the refrigerator. The chicken breast is cut into pieces and then marinated.

3. Skewers are to be threaded with chicken pieces that have been marinated.

4. Cook the skewers on a grill set to a medium-high temperature. For about 10-15 minutes, turn the skewers occasionally. They are done when the chicken is cooked all the way through and has a slight char.

9. Middle Eastern Za’atar Chicken Skewer Recipes

Browse through my ensemble of 9 delectable Middle Eastern Za’atar Chicken Skewer Recipes. Each features succulent marinated chicken breast that is skewered and grilled to perfection.

The marinade is bursting with flavor, thanks to these principal ingredients: the za’atar spice blend (an aromatic and nutty combination of spices and herbs), olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.

Ingredients

Chicken breast (1 pound, cut into 1-inch cubes)
Za’atar spice blend (2 tablespoons)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. In a big bowl, mix za’atar spices, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

2. The bowl needs chicken cubes mixed in. They must be mixed in well, though it is not necessary to overdo it. They should not be coated so that the marinade is just kind of stuck to the chicken here and there. It should be all over the chicken, all inside and outside the cubes. Cover that bowl. It needs to go in the fridge for at least half an hour.

3. A grill or grill pan set to medium-high heat will work for this process. Skewers will be required, since the marinated chicken will need to be threaded onto them before being placed on the grill.

4. For 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char, grill the chicken skewers. Serve hot.

10. Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Skewer Recipes

I adore Chicken Skewer Recipe, particularly when it comes to Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Skewers. These skewers, infused with the coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice that they call for, are absolutely grilled perfection.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, cut into chunks
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

1. Whisk together in a mixing bowl the coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until well combined.

2. Add the chicken to the marinade and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld.

3. A grill should be preheated to medium-high heat. The marinated chicken should be threaded onto the soaked bamboo skewers.

4. Cook the skewers on the grill for 10-12 minutes, turning them as needed, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and has nice grill marks. Serve hot.

11. Caribbean Jerk Chicken Skewer Recipes

The recipes for Caribbean jerk chicken skewers are delicious. They have so many wonderful flavors.

Chicken breast, jerk seasoning, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and bell pepper—when you put these things together, they create a perfect synergy for an excellent grilling experience.

Ingredients

Chicken breast, cubed
Jerk seasoning
Olive oil
Lime juice
Garlic, minced
Bell pepper, chopped

Instructions

1. Combine the jerk seasoning, olive oil, lime juice, and minced garlic in a bowl to make a marinade.

2. The cubed chicken and chopped bell pepper should be added to the marinade next. Make sure everything is well-coated. Then, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

3. Set the grill to medium-high and prepare the chicken and bell pepper for skewering.

4. Cook the skewers on the grill for 10-12 minutes, turning them occasionally until the chicken is done and shows some nice grill marks. Serve directly; chicken is best hot off the grill.

12. Peruvian Aji Amarillo Chicken Skewer Recipes

Discover 12 Peruvian Aji Amarillo Chicken Skewer Recipes that showcase the vibrant flavors of Aji Amarillo paste, olive oil, and fresh lime juice. The following recipes for chicken skewers showcase succulent, perfectly seasoned chicken thighs.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Aji Amarillo paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste#

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the Aji Amarillo paste, olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper, to form a marinade.

2. Take the diced chicken thighs and add them to the marinade. Toss until the chicken is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for a more flavorful result.

3. Your grill should be set to medium-high heat. The marinated chicken should be threaded onto skewers.

4. Cook the chicken skewers on the grill for 12-15 minutes, turning them from time to time, until the chicken is done and has those nice grill marks. Serve it hot.

13. Japanese Yakitori Chicken Skewer Recipes

Exploring Japanese Yakitori Chicken Skewer Recipes brings me joy. These skewers make for a simple and savory at-home grilling experience—a true delight.

They are made with chicken thighs, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and scallions.

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon sugar
2-3 scallions, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Take the chicken thighs and cut them into pieces that are the size of a bite. Then, season them with salt and pepper.

2. A small saucepan holds the following: soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. The saucepan sits on a medium burner, and contents heat to a simmer. Stirring occasionally.

3. Skewers of chicken and scallions are threaded alternately with the two ingredients.

4. Cook on a medium grill, turning frequently, and painting the meat with sauce during the intervals when you’re supposed to be turning the meat . Serve when done, which in this case means cooked through, a bit charred (in a good way), and hot.

14. Turmeric and Ginger Chicken Skewer Recipes

I enjoy discovering new recipes for chicken skewers, particularly those that are infused with the aromatic spices turmeric and ginger. These skewers are marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic and serve as a delicious segue into a culinary adventure that is unlike anything I’ve experienced before.

Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the marinade by combining turmeric, ginger, grated and fresh, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, minced, salt, and pepper.

2. The chicken cubes should be added to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator. You can leave it for at least 1 hour, although overnight yields the best results.

3. Your grill or grill pan should be set to medium-high heat. The chicken, which has been marinated, must now be worked onto the skewers.

4. Cook the chicken skewers on the grill for approximately 10-12 minutes, turning them as required, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and presents a nice char on the exterior. Remove from heat and serve straight away as a deliciously warm appetizer.