Description
Four chicken kabobs for two: honey lemon marinated chicken with zucchini, bell peppers and red onion, grilled or baked.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons for the vegetables
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 small red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- Kosher salt, for the vegetables
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Whisk the 2 tablespoons olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic, Italian seasoning and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl or zip-top bag. Add the chicken, toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Toss the zucchini, peppers and onion with the 2 teaspoons olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the 4 skewers, alternating them and leaving a little space between pieces.
- Heat the grill to medium for 10 minutes and oil the grates. Grill the kabobs for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are charred in spots and the chicken reads 165°F.
- Serve right away, with lemon wedges if you like.
Notes
Equipment: 4 metal or wooden skewers (10 to 12 inches), zip-top bag or bowl, grill or rimmed sheet pan, tongs, instant-read thermometer
- Oven method: arrange the skewers on a rimmed sheet pan and bake at 425°F for 24 to 30 minutes, turning once, until the chicken reads 165°F.
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs can replace the breast; cook to 165°F.
- Cherry tomatoes or mushrooms can replace some of the vegetables.
- Slide the chicken and vegetables off the skewers and refrigerate in a covered container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a skillet or microwave until hot, or serve cold in salads and wraps.
- Cook chicken to 165°F (USDA FSIS).
- Marinate chicken in the refrigerator, and discard marinade that has touched raw chicken (USDA FSIS).
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking (FoodSafety.gov).
- Reheat leftovers to 165°F (FoodSafety.gov).
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Rest Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
