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Grilled Chicken Skewers

Juicy Grilled Chicken Skewers for Summer BBQ Bliss

Delicious grilled chicken skewers marinated in citrus for a zesty flavor, perfect for summer barbecues.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast Cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup Fresh orange juice Preferably freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice About 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil Preferred for richness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano Fresh is also great
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Omit if sugar intake is a concern
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Can substitute with fresh onion
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin Best used fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground is best
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Zucchini Cut into pieces
  • 1 medium Yellow squash Cut similarly to zucchini
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped into chunks
  • Additional olive oil For seasoning
  • Salt For seasoning
  • Garlic powder For seasoning
  • Dried oregano For seasoning
  • Black pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Zip-top bag
  • bamboo skewers

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, oregano, sugar (if using), onion powder, cumin, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Place chicken pieces in a zip-top bag, pour marinade over, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Soak bamboo skewers in water for one hour.
  4. Chop zucchini, yellow squash, and onion into uniform pieces. Toss with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
  5. On soaked skewers, alternate marinated chicken and seasoned vegetables without compressing them.
  6. Preheat grill to medium (350°F to 375°F).
  7. Grill the skewers for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken reaches 165°F.
  8. Let skewers rest for a moment before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow chicken to marinate for at least 2 hours. For best texture, cut chicken pieces uniformly and soak skewers before grilling.

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