GRILLED CHICKAN SKEWERS RECIPE
Grilled Chicken Skewers are a healthy and flavorful option for a protein-packed meal. This Indian-inspired recipe features marinated chicken cubes, along with onions, bell peppers, and zucchini, threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. It’s a great dish for those following an Indian weight loss diet, as it’s low in calories and high in protein.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
- 1 medium bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to make the marinade.
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for better flavor.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Thread the marinated chicken, onion chunks, bell pepper chunks, and zucchini chunks onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating between ingredients.
Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
TIPS
- For extra flavor, you can add yogurt or buttermilk to the marinade. This will help tenderize the chicken and enhance its taste.
- Feel free to customize the vegetable selection based on your preference. You can add cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, or other vegetables of your choice to the skewers.
- Soaking the wooden skewers in water before grilling helps prevent them from burning.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can also cook the skewers in a grill pan or broil them in the oven.
- Serve the grilled chicken skewers with a side of salad or a light dip like yogurt mint chutney for added freshness.
- To make it a complete meal, pair the skewers with a portion of whole grains like brown rice or quinoa, and steamed vegetables.
- If you want to add a spicy kick to the marinade, you can include a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
NUTRITION VALUE
- Calories: 200-250
- Protein: 25-30g
- Fat: 8-10g
- Carbohydrates: 8-10g
- Fiber: 2-3g
