Chicken and Veggie Skewers (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken pieces grilled alongside colorful vegetables for a quick, wholesome dish.

# What You Need:

→ 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 medium 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

# How to Cook:

01 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, and let rest for 10 minutes, or up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.
03 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
04 - Alternate threading chicken, bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers.
05 - Grill skewers 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches internal temperature and vegetables are lightly charred.
06 - Remove from heat and serve immediately with preferred accompaniments.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and healthy meal
  • Gluten-Free and easy to prepare
02 -
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken up to 8 hours in advance.
  • Substitute vegetables as desired (e.g., mushrooms, eggplant).
03 -
  • Marinate chicken longer for more flavor.
  • Use a mix of colorful vegetables to enhance presentation.
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