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Easy Chicken Kabobs with grilled chicken, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, parsley, and lemon.

Chicken Kabobs

Chicken Kabobs are juicy grilled chicken skewers made with chicken breast, bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs. They are colorful, easy, and perfect for BBQs, summer dinners, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 6 long bamboo skewers or metal skewers
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 large bell peppers cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 large red onion cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
  • Fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Bamboo skewers or metal skewers
  • Grill pan or outdoor grill
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cut the chicken breast, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion into even pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add the chicken pieces and toss until coated.
  5. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Add the vegetables to the bowl and toss gently with the marinade.
  7. Thread the chicken, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion onto skewers.
  8. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  9. Cook the skewers for 10 to 14 minutes, turning often, until golden and cooked through.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1810mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2100IUVitamin C: 95mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.5mg

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Notes

  • Cut the chicken and vegetables into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
  • Soak bamboo skewers before grilling.
  • Do not overcrowd the grill pan.
  • Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches 165°F in the center.
  • Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast for a juicier version.

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