Description
Bring the joy of grilling to your festive dinners with these vibrant and flavorful grilled skewers. Featuring tender marinated chicken thighs paired with colorful bell peppers, red onions, and zucchini, this recipe is perfect for gatherings and celebrations. Each skewer offers a delightful bite that combines juicy meat and smoky vegetables, making it a surefire hit among guests. The addition of a refreshing tzatziki sauce elevates the dish, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience. Simple to prepare and customizable based on seasonal ingredients, these skewers are a fantastic way to bring family and friends together around the grill. Get ready to impress with this easy yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- Assorted bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 red onion
- 1 zucchini
- Olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper (for marinade)
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing it with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- While marinating, chop the bell peppers into squares, slice the onion into wedges, and cut the zucchini into thick rounds.
- Assemble skewers by alternating marinated chicken pieces with vegetables.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F) and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg