Description
Chicken Kebab Platters are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine right to your table. Featuring tender marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, these platters are complemented by colorful vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini. The tantalizing aroma of spices such as cumin and paprika wafts through the air, inviting everyone to gather around for a delightful meal. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy family dinner, Chicken Kebab Platters offer an interactive dining experience that encourages guests to customize their plates. Enjoy this healthy, delicious, and visually stunning dish that promises to impress!
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Assorted bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 red onion
- 1 zucchini
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, cumin powder, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat sliced chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Skewer marinated chicken with alternating pieces of bell peppers, onion wedges, and zucchini.
- Grill kebabs for 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve hot with rice or pita bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variations, consider adding herbs like oregano or thyme to the marinade. You can include cherry tomatoes or mushrooms on the skewers for added color and taste. Allow kebabs to rest for five minutes before serving to enhance juiciness.