Chicken & Veggie Kebabs: Two Ways

by | Updated: December 4th, 2016 | Read time: 2 minutes

Burgers and dogs come with the burden of buns (not ideal if you’re eating gluten free). Steak and ribs can be heavy (and not all that healthy). For a perfect hot-off-the-grill dish, give classic chicken a spin—on sticks, mixed with chunks of colorful, grill-friendly veggies! Kebabs are easily customized, a breeze to make and boast more flair than ordinary barbecue fare. Try them one of two ways – tropical or Tuscan style – with these party-pleasing recipes.

Chicken & Veggie Kebabs: Two Ways

Chicken & Veggie Kebabs: Two Ways

Pineapple Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts (boneless/skinless), cut into 2” pieces
¼ cup Sonoma Canyon lemon-infused olive oil
¼ cup Sonoma Canyon Rosato wine vinegar
½ tsp. dried thyme
Pinch salt, black pepper
½ fresh-cut pineapple, cut into small wedges, skin intact
3 zucchini, cut into 2” pieces

Tuscan Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts (boneless/skinless), cut into 2”pieces
½ cup Sonoma Canyon balsamic vinegar
¼ cup Sonoma Canyon Tuscan herb oil
Pinch salt, black pepper
8 oz. organic mushrooms (whole), rinsed well
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2” pieces

Directions

  1. To marinate chicken and veggies, combine ingredients for each recipe separately in large, resealable plastic bags; refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Heat gas grill to medium heat.
  3. While grill is heating, use metal skewers to assemble kebabs. For first recipe, order as follows: chicken, pineapple, zucchini. Repeat to make 3-4 skewers. For second recipe: order as follows: chicken, bell pepper, mushroom. Repeat to make 3-4 skewers.
  4. Grill kebabs over medium-high heat for 12-14 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  5. Serve warm with crisp salad.

Nutrition info:

Pineapple-chicken kebabs: (4 servings) 244 calories, 7 grams fat,  17 grams carbs,  4 grams fiber,10 grams sugar, 30 grams protein

Tuscan chicken kebabs: (4 servings) 239 calories, 10 grams fat,  7 grams carbs,  1 gram fiber,  4 grams sugar, 29 grams protein

Pamela Higgins

Pam Higgins, Certified Health Coach, AADP received her credentials from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2010. Pam is the Founder of Total Health Counseling, LLC and www.totalhealthcounseling.com. She is a sensitive foodie and focuses on teaching clients about eating delicious food with pleasure. Pam will show you how to access your blueprint for healthy eating and lifestyle so you can be your best. Pam healed herself from years of chronic digestive and skin inflammation by accessing her own blueprint for healthy living and helps her clients find foods that nourish + balance their bodies. Pam lives in South Florida with her husband, Heman and dog, Cali. Contact Pam directly via email at totalhealthcounseling@gmail.com.