Description
Juicy grilled chicken kabobs marinated to perfection and paired with colorful veggies for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 bell pepper (any color), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 1 zucchini, sliced thick
- Skewers (wooden or metal; soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes)
- Optional: Cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, asparagus, crushed red pepper flakes for spice, or swap chicken with beef or turkey
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Place the chicken pieces in a resealable bag or glass dish, pour the marinade over them, seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep your veggies by chopping the bell pepper, onion, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge, thread it onto skewers with the bell pepper, onion, and zucchini.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the kabobs for about 5-7 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the kabobs rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional ingredients allow customization for different tastes. Serve with sides like salads, coleslaw, or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg