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grilled chicken and vegetable skewer

Grilled chicken and vegetables skewers are a quick and easy meal to enjoy during any season. What’s great about these skewers is that they can be customized to your liking – feel free to substitute the vegetables listed in the recipe with some of your favorites!

Yield
6 Servings
Preparation time
2 hours, 10 minutes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Total time
2 hours, 20 minutes
Ingredients
1/4 C olive oil (Ingredients for marinade, 1st 6 ingredients)
1/4 C fresh basil (Chopped)
1/4 C fresh parsley (Chopped)
2 clv Garlic, minced
1 lemon (Juiced)
1 tsp salt
1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (For the skewers, next 5 ingredients)
1 yellow onion (Cut into 1" pieces)
1 bell pepper (Cut into 1" pieces)
1 summer squash (Cut into 1" pieces)
Instructions

1. Combine ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl or Ziplock bag. Cut the chicken meat into 1" pieces, add the chicken pieces to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover the bowl or seal the bag and marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

2. Fire up the grill and set to medium-high to high heat. *

3. Build the skewers by threading the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers, placing one of each ingredient on the skewer and repeating until the skewer is full.

4. Grill the skewers over medium-high to high heat, turning occasionally so they cook evenly until the chicken is cook through, about 10 minutes total.

5. Remove from the grill and enjoy!

Notes

* Chef’s Note: If you don’t have access to a grill, this recipe is easy to make on the stovetop or even in the oven. On the stovetop, heat a pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the skewers for 4-6 minutes, rotating every couple of minutes until the vegetables are tender and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. In the oven, preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 1-2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and place the skewers on the baking sheets. Bake the skewers in the over for 25-30 minutes, flipping the skewers about halfway through, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Per Serving: Calories 159, Protein 9.6 g, Saturated Fat 1.6 g, Sodium 410.3 mg, Fiber 1.4 g, Sugars 3.7 g