Description
Summer is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with grilled chicken skewers. These skewers, made with tender chicken and colorful vegetables, are perfect for any backyard barbecue. Whether you’re an expert griller or just starting out, this recipe will help you create a delicious and impressive meal.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or tenders
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- Zucchini
- Red onions
- Cherry tomatoes
- Mushrooms
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice or vinegar
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Cut your chicken into uniform 1-inch cubes. This ensures even cooking.
- Marinate: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice (or vinegar), garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Prepare Vegetables: Cut bell peppers, zucchini, onions, and mushrooms into similar-sized pieces.
- Assemble Skewers: Alternate chicken and vegetables on your skewers. Make sure to leave small gaps between ingredients to allow for proper heat circulation.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F).
- Grill: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender.
- Rest: Let the skewers rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use metal skewers for best results, as they are more durable than wooden skewers.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- For quicker grilling, pre-cook dense vegetables like potatoes before adding them to the skewers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg