Grilled Chicken and Zucchini Skewers (keto + low carb)
These Easy Grilled Chicken and Zucchini Skewers are keto, low carb and gluten free! These summer kabobs are perfect on their own or on top of a big Greek salad!
Some of the very best meals are the ones focused on simple flavors. These easy Grilled Chicken and Zucchini skewers are marinated in a simple balsamic vinegar and topped with fresh basil and feta. Not only are these ingredients you may already have on hand, but they are filled with summer essentials that may just be in your garden.
During the summer I am always looking for new ways to use zucchini and basil because they are some of my most plentiful plants. In this dish these summer staples become the star of the show!
These skewers are also perfect for a keto diet. If you are new to keto or haven’t looked into it much you may have a bit of a misconception about the diet. The idea of a low carb, high fat diet seems crazy. If you believe what you see on Instagram you can eat bacon for every meal and loose weight.
Most people approach keto by removing processed, high carb foods from their diet and replace them with real foods like meat, cheese, low carb fruits and vegetables. These Grilled Chicken and Zucchini Skewers work perfectly because they are naturally low in carbs with no substitutions and the feta adds a nice touch of fat.
I love to pair these with a Greek salad, or marinated olives and feta. These skewers come in at just over 4 net carbs per TWO skewers!
Grilled Chicken and Zucchini Skewer Ingredients:
Here’s an overview of the ingredients you’ll need. Scroll down to the recipe card for more information!
- Chicken Breast
- Zucchini
- Marinade:
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Sugar
- Dijon mustard
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
How long should I marinate chicken and zucchini?
Marinating works to infuse more flavor into the meat and veggies while also making sure your food doesn’t dry out on the grill. However, you still have to be careful about the length of time you marinate.
Too little time–No flavor. Too much time–The texture of the meat and vegetables can become mushy.
For boneless, skinless chicken breast, it’s recommended to only marinate for 30 minutes to six hours. For zucchini, 30 minutes to 3 hours is fine.
Can I meal prep these Chicken and Zucchini Skewers?
Yes, meal-prepping is a great idea to make your life easier! You can marinate and grill these skewers on your prep day, then portion out your lunches and dinners. You can cut the grill time by 1-2 minutes to prevent your leftovers from drying out when you are reheating them.
Simply store your cooked skewers in an air-tight container in the fridge up to four days. When ready to eat, microwave in 45-second intervals until warm throughout. Alternatively, you could broil the leftovers 1-2 minutes until sizzling and heated.
More Low-Carb Grilling Recipes:
- Sesame Shrimp Skewers
- Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans
- Easy BBQ Pork Tenderloin
- Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Skewers
- Keto Bacon-Wrapped Cabbage
More Easy Chicken Recipes:
- Orange Sesame Chicken Skewers
- Grilled Jalapeno Lime Chicken
- Grilled Caesar Chicken
- Grilled Salmon Kabobs with Greek Marinade
Get the Recipe: Balsamic Vinegar Grilled Chicken and Zucchini Skewers
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into small chunks
- 2 medium sized zucchini, cut into small chunks
Instructions
- In a measuring cup or bowl mix the first nine ingredients (balsamic vinegar-salt). Then make sure your marinade is well combined.
- Place your cut up chicken breast into a plastic bag and pour in half of the marinade.
- Place the zucchini pieces into a plastic bag and pour in the second half of the marinade.
- Let your meat and veggies marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat your grill to 400 degrees.
- Assemble your skewers*, alternating chicken and zucchini.
- Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil and crumbled feta cheese.
I can’t operate a grill either, Annie! To be honest, I’ve never tried…I just leave that to my husband, and I think he prefers it that way. 🙂 These skewers look delicious! I love the marinade that you used for these. I’m always looking for new skewer ideas, so this one is definitely going on my list to try. Pinned!
I really did try to learn at first…I mean I listened to what he was saying, but I just didn’t get it. I am not sure why we can’t just have an electric grill where you push a button 🙂
The kebobs look incredible!! so moist and succulent… love the simple marinade.. I am definitely trying this 🙂
Thanks Arpita!! The marinade was really great, it gave it a lot of flavor, and a little kick from the balsamic vinegar! It was perfect with the feta!
You had me laughing on the grill thing. The important thing somebody is there to operate it, because these kebobs look delicious! Such great flavors! 🙂
True Marcie! As long as someone can take care of it we are in good shape!
Yum!! As you probably already know, I am obsessed with the grill 🙂 I’ve been wanting to make kabobs and these ones are really inspiring me! I love the dressing that you used and that you added feta! They look delicious!
To be honest, I didn’t plan on adding the feta, but the pictures needed something extra. (ha!) But I am so glad I did because it took them from good to great!
I’m pretty sure operating a grill is only part of the male genetic makeup. I’m usually too afraid of blowing up my house to turn mine on (we have a gas hookup coming out the side of our house… convenient… but terrifying). The skewers look awesome, though! So summery. And I agree the feta is an awesome addition!
Uh yeah, terrifying is the word I would use too!! 🙂 And I totally agree, grilling is just in their DNA!
I wish we had a working grill right now. The one we have right now won’t light anymore and when we mess with it I’m afraid I’ll blow something up. I love these balsamic chicken and zucchini skewers! Anything that involves balsamic, grilling, and topping with feta can’t be bad!
Thank you Danae! We really loved them!
I so know what you are talking bout. My husband has a smoker that he loves to use. I have no clue. He explains and I just tune him out because I know I will not be using that thing. Coals, wood, open and closing vents…too much for me. I use the gas grill and am happy.
These kabobs look delicious! I love balsamic vinegar and how you can use the marinade on both the chicken and zucchini 😀
Yes! Exactly! He is always telling me about opening the vent at the top and the bottom or half way opening them. Urgh. Too much work for me!
I usually let my husband deal with the grill, I somehow mess things up every single time.
Isn’t food so much better when it’s on a kabob? These look delicious!
I totally agree! It is just better on a stick! 🙂
These kabobs look so juicy and so delicious. Such a simple dinner recipe for a weeknight too. Love it.
Thanks Kathy! We made them again last night, they are just so easy!
Hahaha! My older brother likes to say that the grill is a “mans” job and women should just stay in the kitchen. I don’t particulary enjoy grilling that much but I LOVE the outcome so I’m usually more than happy to hand the meat over to him and let him do my grilling for me at get-togethers!
These kabobs look AH-MAZING. That balsamic vinegar sounds like the perf marinade and OMG all that zucchini. So putting this on my dinner menu! Pinned. 🙂
Thank you Sarah! I am trying to pack in as many grilled veggies as I can before summer is over!
That sounds amazing with the feta! Yum!
Thank you Michele! 🙂
I’m the exact same way! I cannot use the grill. That’s all Shawn’s territory. He does a better job grilling the meat anyway.
These balsamic vinegar chicken and zucchini skewers sound delicious!
Thank you so much Natalie!
My husband is the grill master too since I’m a klutz and don’t know how to work the grill hehe. Love the sound of the marinade for these juicy skewers, they look delicious!
I’m totally with you Kelly! I don’t know how to work it and I am totally ok with that! 😉
Ha ha, I am the same way! I can handle an indoor grill, but I just shut down when trying to learn how to grill for real. I may just have to give it a whirl because I want to make these skewers! I am obsessed with anything zucchini.
Me too! I feel like I have had zucchini with practically every meal!
Looks amazing! I have tons of zucchini- this sounds like the perfect way to use it!!
Absolutely!! We have had a ton of zucchini this summer but this is my favorite!
We had to get a gas grill, because I couldn’t stand trying to get the coals the right temperature. They were always to hot or not enough and I just don’t have time! I love the simple flavors of your skewers, looks so yummy!
I am totally with you Sherri! It is just too much trouble!
So yummy! That seems to be amazing!
Thank you Claudia! 🙂