Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Skewers

Tender chicken breast strips marinated in a flavorful blend of lemon, rosemary, and garlic, threaded onto skewers with grape tomatoes and served with a tangy mayonnaise sauce. Perfect for entertaining or a special family dinner.

8 servings
1 hr 39 min

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 48 pieces bamboo skewers
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 6 pieces bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 4 cloves large garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cut each chicken breast half lengthwise into 6 thin strips. Thread each strip completely onto 1 skewer, leaving 1/2 inch of skewer exposed at 1 end. Press 1 grape tomato onto end of skewer. Divide skewers between two 15x10x2-inch glass baking dishes, stacking skewers if necessary.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Pour oil into bowl. Whisk in next 6 ingredients. Pour marinade over chicken. Marinate 1 hour at room temperature, turning often, or cover and chill overnight.

    60 min

  3. 3.

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove skewers from marinade and arrange on 2 large rimmed baking sheets; reserve marinade. Bake chicken until just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to platter.

    8 min

  4. 4.

    Transfer reserved marinade to medium saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat 1 minute. Cool marinade 15 minutes. Strain. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into medium bowl; whisk in mayonnaise. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon remaining marinade over chicken to moisten. Serve chicken with sauce.

    16 min