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Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs
Marinated chunks of chicken, grilled with peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Many different types of skewered, marinated meats (sometimes fish) and vegetables are eaten throughout the Middle East. This version features chicken.
Ingredients
| 2 cloves | garlic, crushed | ||
| 1 | shallots, finely chopped | 40 g | |
| 2 tbsp | olive oil | 30 mL | |
| 2 tbsp | lemon juice, freshly squeezed | 3/4 lemon | |
| 2 tsp | dried oregano | 2 g | |
| 1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g | |
| ground pepper to taste [optional] | |||
| 1 | chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into cubes | 300 g | |
| 1 1/2 | yellow or red sweet peppers, cut into 2 cm squares | 300 g | |
| 1 | onions, cut into segments | 200 g | |
| 18 | button (white) mushrooms, whole or cut in half | 260 g | |
| 15 | mini-tomatoes (cherry, miniature or grape) | 1 cup | |
| 1/2 tbsp | olive oil, for the grill | 8 mL |
Before you start
Metal skewers are needed for cooking.
Method
Marinate
- Cut the chicken into cubes and set aside.
- Crush the garlic and finely chop the shallot, then put them in a shallow dish. Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice, add the oregano, salt, and pepper, then place the chicken cubes into the dish and mix well. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let marinate for several hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator.
Broil or grill outdoors
- Prepare the vegetables : Seed the peppers, then cut them into 2 cm squares; Cut the onion into small segments; Leave the mushrooms whole, if similar in size as the rest, otherwise, cut them in half. Alternate the meat and vegetable pieces onto metal skewers. Thread the tomatoes onto separate skewers.
- Cook the kebabs and tomatoes on an oiled hot grill or under the broiler, turning them occasionally and basting with oil. The tomatoes will be ready in about 5 min, the kebabs in about 10 min.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts Table
per 1 serving (290 g)
|
Amount % Daily Value |
|
Calories 260 |
|
Fat 11 g 16 % |
|
Saturated
1.6 g
8 % |
|
Cholesterol 60 mg |
|
Sodium 60 mg 2 % |
|
Carbohydrate 16 g 5 % |
|
Fibre 3 g 12 % |
|
Sugars 7 g |
|
Net Carbs 13 g |
|
Protein 26 g |
|
Vitamin A 27 % |
|
Vitamin C 158 % |
|
Calcium 5 % |
|
Iron 13 % |
Claims
This recipe is :- Excellent source of :
- Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C
- Good source of :
- Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Zinc
- Source of :
- Fibre, Folacin, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12
- Low :
- Calories, Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, Sodium
- Free :
- Added Sugar, Trans Fat
DIABETES Exchange
| Food Group | Exchanges |
|---|---|
| Fruits | 0 |
| Vegetables | 2 ½ |
| Meat and Alternatives | 3 |
| Fats | ½ |
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Top Reviews
View All Reviewsmay 04, 2010 | I would make this recipe again
This was delicious! And, we used pitas and tzaziki sauce, which was a great addition. Will definitely be making this again.
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