Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 skewers
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Calories
343 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables
Description
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables feature cubed chicken breast and a variety of colorful vegetables, including red and green bell peppers and red onion, prepared to be evenly cooked on the grill. The marinade, made from ranch dressing, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, provides a creamy and citrusy background that helps keep the chicken moist and flavorful during grilling.Cut into uniform pieces, the ingredients absorb the marinade for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight, ensuring a consistent flavor throughout. When placed on skewers and grilled for 12 to 15 minutes with periodic turning, the kabobs cook evenly and reach a safe temperature of 1656F, while the vegetables soften slightly but remain crisp. The grilling process adds a light char that complements the marinade's tang and the natural sweetness of the peppers and onion.
The assembled kabobs can serve as a main dish at a casual meal or barbecue, pairing well with side dishes like rice, salads, or grilled bread. Serving them hot retains the best texture and flavor contrast between the tender chicken and the vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ green bell pepper
- ½ red onion
Chicken Kabob Marinade:
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed, fresh
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken and vegetables into uniform bize-sized pieces.
- In a bowl or freezer bag, combine the Chicken Kabob Marinade ingredients.
- Generously coat the chicken and vegetables in the marinade. Marinate 30 minutes or overnight.
- Thread chicken and vegetables onto skewers.
- Grill 12-15 minutes, until meat reaches 165°F, turning the skewers during cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 27.4mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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