Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Skewers
Tender lemon-herb chicken grilled on skewers with bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
Instructions
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Step 1
Cut the chicken into evenly sized 2.5 cm pieces.
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Step 2
Combine 3 tbsp olive oil, the lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and 1 gr black pepper in the mixing bowl. Add the chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Step 3
Prepare the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion as directed, keeping the cherry tomatoes whole.
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Step 4
Coat the prepared vegetables with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and 1 gr black pepper.
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Step 5
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
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Step 6
Thread the marinated chicken and prepared vegetables alternately onto the skewers, leaving a little space between the pieces.
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Step 7
Grill the skewers for 10–14 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes, until the vegetables are lightly charred and the chicken reaches 74°C at its thickest point.
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Step 8
Transfer the skewers to a clean platter and rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: high
Keep raw chicken chilled, prevent its juices from contacting vegetables or cooked food, and cook every chicken piece to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- cross-contamination
- outdoor grilling
- undercooking