Description
Memorial Day BBQ Chicken Skewers are a delicious and vibrant summer dish, perfect for outdoor gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you’ll enjoy juicy, marinated chicken threaded with colorful vegetables and grilled to perfection. These skewers are not only visually appealing but also packed with savory flavors, making them an irresistible addition to your Memorial Day celebration or any cookout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into squares)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into squares)
- 1 green bell pepper (cut into squares)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced into rounds)
- 1 medium red onion (cut into wedges)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss until coated. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the vegetables by cutting as indicated.
- Thread chicken and vegetables onto soaked skewers, alternating for color.
- Grill skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variations; try different marinades like teriyaki or spicy buffalo sauce.