Description
Celebrate Memorial Day with these mouthwatering BBQ Chicken Skewers, ready in just 30 minutes! Juicy marinated chicken combined with colorful vegetables creates a stunning dish that will impress your guests. Perfect for gatherings, these skewers are quick to prepare and customizable to suit any palate. Enjoy them hot off the grill or at room temperature for a delightful summer treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the bell peppers, onion, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice. Add chicken cubes and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken and vegetables alternately onto skewers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F). If using wooden skewers, soak them in water.
- Grill skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve hot with any remaining marinade drizzled over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu and experiment with seasonal vegetables or different marinades like teriyaki or barbecue sauce.