Grilled Chicken and Bell Pepper Skewers
These Grilled Chicken and Bell Pepper Skewers are a colorful and healthy dish, featuring marinated chicken chunks and vibrant bell peppers grilled to juicy perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken and bell pepper pieces alternately onto the skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Can be served with rice, couscous, or pita bread.
- Try adding onions or zucchini for more variety.
- Marinate the chicken overnight for even more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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