Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Thigh Skewers

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro provides a different flavor profile while dried parsley is more economical.

fresh oregano

🥗Healthier: dried oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried oregano is a healthier option while dried thyme is often less expensive.

red onion

🥗Healthier: sweet onion

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Sweet onion offers a milder flavor while yellow onion is usually cheaper.

Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a plastic Ziploc bag.

Pour in 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil and the juice from 2 lemons into the bag.

Add 2 cloves of crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon of basil, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the bag.

Seal the bag and squish it around to mix the marinade until the spices are evenly distributed.

Refrigerate the bag for 1 to 4 hours to marinate the chicken.

After marinating, thread the chicken onto metal skewers.

Preheat the gas grill to high heat (about 500°F).

Grill the skewers for about 12 minutes, rotating every 3 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

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