Grilled Lemon-Mint Chicken Skewers on the Traeger, Fresh Summer Recipe

Mint is plentiful in my garden. I only planted one, but as with my family, a little goes a long way. I’ve been looking for ways to use it and decided to try these lemon-mint chicken skewers. The marinade came together quickly, and while the chicken was soaking up all that flavor, I grabbed a few potatoes from the garden to cook alongside on the Traeger.

If you’re curious about Traeger grills, I’ve written a full review of mine—check it out here, My Traeger Review

After about 30–40 minutes of marinating, I threaded the chicken onto metal skewers. You could easily add peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, or tomatoes for more color and flavor, but I kept it simple this time. Onto the grill they went—really a set-it-and-forget-it situation. I flipped them once halfway through and brushed on a little butter for good measure.

Once the chicken hit 165°F, I pulled the skewers off and let them rest. The lemon and mint gave the chicken a bright, fresh flavor that felt perfect for summer grilling. I’ll definitely be making these again.

If you give the recipe a try, I’d love to hear what you think!

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Grilled Lemon‑Mint Chicken Skewers

Serves: 4  •  Time: 45 minutes (plus marinating time)

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Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1½–2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1½" cubes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice + zest of 1 large lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Optional (for skewers)

• 1 medium zucchini, cut into thick rounds
• 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
   • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice + zest, garlic, mint, paprika, salt, and pepper.
   • Add chicken cubes, tossing well to coat.
   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for more flavor).
2. Step 2: Assemble the Skewers
   • Thread chicken onto skewers.
   • If using, alternate chicken with zucchini, peppers, or cherry tomatoes.
   • Discard leftover marinade.
3. Step 3: Grill the Skewers
   • Preheat Traeger (or grill) to 350–375°F.
   • Place skewers directly on the grill grates.
   • Cook for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway.
   • Remove when chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F.
4. Step 4: Serve
   • Garnish with extra chopped mint and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
   • Enjoy as a light main dish with your favorite side.

Skewer tip: If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 20–30 minutes to prevent scorching. For even cooking, cut chicken into uniform cubes.