Chicken and Veggie Skewers (Printable Version)

Grilled chicken and colorful veggies combined for a quick, tasty, and wholesome dish.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
04 - 1 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
05 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes

→ Marinade

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - ½ tsp salt
13 - ¼ tsp black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, and let rest for 10 minutes, or up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.
03 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature.
04 - Alternate threading chicken, bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers evenly.
05 - Cook skewers on the grill for 12 to 15 minutes, rotating occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables exhibit slight charring.
06 - Present immediately alongside preferred side dishes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and healthy meal
  • Colorful and flavorful grilled skewers
02 -
  • Marinate chicken up to 8 hours in advance for extra flavor
  • Substitute vegetables as desired (eg mushrooms, eggplant)
03 -
  • Soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning
  • Turn skewers regularly for even cooking and charring
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