Marinated Chicken Skewers
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Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
1 hr 30 min.
Preparation
Healthy, because
Even smarter
This lean dish provides plenty of nutrients with limited calories and fat. In combination with the salad, this well rounded meal is perfect for anyone on a diet!
You can also use tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian version.
Author of this recipe:
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Ingredients
for
4
- For the kebabs
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (roughly chopped)
- 1 unwaxed lemon (finely grated zest and juiced)
- 1 Tbsp clear honey
- 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Avocado oil
- 4 small, skinless Chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
- 1 Red onion (cut into small chunks)
- 2 red peppers (cut into small chunks)
- 1 small Pineapple (cut into small chunks)
- salt
- freshly ground peppers
- For the salad
- 3 cups mixed salad
- 1 Tbsp Pumpkin seed
Preparation steps
1.
For the kebabs: mix together the garlic, lemon juice and zest, honey, soy sauce, and oil in a shallow dish. Add the chicken, stir well, and cover. Chill for 1 hour.
2.
Preheat the barbecue or grill to a moderately hot setting.
3.
Thread the marinated chicken, vegetables, and pineapple onto metal skewers.
4.
Cook on the barbecue or under the grill for 6 - 7 minutes on each side, turning frequently and basting with the marinade from time to time, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and golden-brown in colour.
5.
Serve with salad sprinkled with pumpkin seeds on the side.
