
Grilled Chicken Skewers with Red Grapes, Kohlrabi, and Mustard Rosemary Lemon Marinade
An original grilled recipe featuring juicy chicken cubes, lightly caramelized red grapes, and tender kohlrabi, all coated in a fragrant mustard, fresh rosemary, lemon, and garlic marinade. The balance of savory, herbal, and subtly sweet flavors makes it perfect for outdoor cooking.
Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
- 700 g skinless chicken breast, cut into 1.25-inch cubes (for ensartar)
- 200 g seedless red grapes (whole)
- 300 g peeled kohlrabi (cut diced of 2.5 cm)
- 45 ml olive oil (divided)
- 30 ml Dijon mustard (for the adobo)
- 30 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 piece lemon zest (solo the parte amarilla)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 8 g fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 15 ml honey (for equilibrar acidez)
- 6 g salt (or to taste)
- 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
- 10 g fresh parsley leaves (chopped for terminar)
- 8 pieces wooden or metal skewers (si son of madera, remojadas 20 minutos)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- 2
2. In a large bowl, combine 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, fresh rosemary, honey, salt, and black pepper until a smooth marinade forms.
- 3
3. Add the chicken cubes to the bowl and toss well to coat completely with the marinade. Let rest for 15 minutes in a cool spot while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- 4
4. Place the kohlrabi cubes in another bowl and toss them with the remaining 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil and an extra pinch of salt to help them brown evenly.
- 5
5. Build the skewers by alternating chicken, kohlrabi, and red grapes until all ingredients are used. Do not pack them too tightly so heat can circulate well.
- 6
6. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 425 °F / 220 °C. Clean and lightly oil the grates.
- 7
7. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 12 to 14 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F / 74 °C, the kohlrabi is tender, and the grapes are lightly blistered.
- 8
8. Transfer the skewers to a platter, sprinkle the fresh parsley over the top, and let them rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- 9
9. Serve hot, spooning over any juices collected on the platter to reinforce the lemon, mustard, and rosemary flavors.
Chef tips
For even cooking, cut the chicken and kohlrabi into similar sizes. If the grapes are large, use one per section; if small, thread two together between the chicken pieces.
Substitutions
You can substitute the kohlrabi with tender turnip or firm watermelon radish. If you want a less sweet profile, replace the honey with the same amount of agave syrup or omit it entirely.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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