Chicken and Vegetable Skewers
Grilled chicken breast, bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini skewers with a simple lemon, garlic, and oregano marinade.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 2
Prepare the bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini as directed, then set them aside.
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Step 3
Cut the chicken as directed, add it to the marinade, and toss thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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Step 4
Preheat the grill over medium heat. Thread the marinated chicken and prepared vegetables alternately onto 8 metal skewers.
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Step 5
Grill the skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly charred and the thickest chicken pieces reach 74°C.
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Step 6
Transfer the skewers to a clean plate and rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw chicken refrigerated, separate it from ready-to-eat foods, discard used marinade, and cook every chicken piece to an internal temperature of at least 74°C.
Risk factors
- Raw poultry can cause cross-contamination.
- Uneven skewer pieces may leave chicken undercooked.
- Metal skewers and grill surfaces become very hot.