Description
Small Grilled Chicken Skewers are the perfect summer delight, offering juicy marinated chicken paired with vibrant vegetables for a burst of flavor. Ideal for backyard barbecues or family dinners, these skewers are simple to prepare and can be customized to suit any palate. With just a few fresh ingredients and quick cooking time, they promise mouthwatering bites that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 breasts)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red, yellow, green), chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 2-inch cubes and chop the bell peppers and onion into similar sizes.
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and herbs to create the marinade. Add the chicken cubes and coat well; marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken and veggies onto skewers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve warm on a platter with any leftover marinade drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. - For variety, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu and experiment with different vegetables like zucchini or cherry tomatoes.