Heart-Healthy Chicken Shashlik
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Heart-Healthy Chicken Shashlik! This guilt-free twist on the classic shashlik is packed with protein-rich boneless chicken breast, colorful vegetables like bell peppers and cherry tomatoes, and a zesty marinade made with low-sodium soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice. Perfectly grilled to smoky perfection, this nutritious and delicious dish is ideal for those watching their sodium intake or looking to enjoy a wholesome meal. Ready in under an hour and easy to prepare, it’s not only gluten-free but also rich in antioxidants and heart-friendly fats from olive oil. Serve it hot with a fresh salad or whole grain rice for a balanced, satisfying dinner that the entire family will love. Your healthy grilling game has never looked better!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 large Green bell pepper
- 1 large Red onion
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 8 pieces Wooden skewers
Instructions
Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during cooking.
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Chop the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into similar 1-inch pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano to make the marinade.
Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Preheat the oven grill or a grilling pan to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes alternately onto the soaked skewers.
Place the skewers on the grilling pan or oven grill, and cook for approximately 10 minutes on each side or until the chicken is no longer pink inside and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the cooked shashlik before serving.
Serve the chicken shashlik hot, paired with a crisp salad or whole grain rice for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.9 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 1403 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 166.5 g | 333% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2693 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
