Grilled Chicken Skewers with Vegetables Recipe
Delicious and versatile chicken skewer dinner ideas featuring marinated chicken pieces paired with fresh vegetables, perfect for grilling or baking at home. These skewers offer a flavorful and healthy meal option that is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite marinades and veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
- 8 oz mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
- Cherry tomatoes, optional, for skewering
Additional
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the chicken. Add the cubed chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1-2 hours, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Prepare the vegetables. While the chicken marinates, wash and cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces suitable for skewering. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
- Assemble the skewers. Thread the marinated chicken pieces alternating with vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes onto each skewer, leaving a little space between pieces for even cooking.
- Choose your cooking method: grilling or baking. For grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill grates. For baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Cook the skewers. Place the skewers on the grill or baking sheet. Grill for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, or bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is cooked through, and vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve. Remove skewers from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with your choice of sides such as rice, salad, or flatbread.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is safely cooked to 165°F (75°C).
- Vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, or pineapple can also be used.
- If baking, turning the skewers halfway through cooking helps achieve even roasting.
- Brush skewers with extra marinade or olive oil during cooking to keep them moist.
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