Heart-Healthy Savory Grilled Skewers with Herb Marinade
Elevate your grilling game with these heart-healthy savory grilled skewers infused with a vibrant herb marinade! Perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners, this recipe combines tender chunks of boneless, skinless chicken breast with an array of fresh vegetables—red bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and baby bella mushrooms—all threaded onto wooden skewers for easy grilling. The star of the dish is the homemade marinade, bursting with the flavors of fresh rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, and a zesty touch of lemon juice, making every bite both delicious and nutritious. With just 30 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, these skewers are a quick and wholesome option packed with lean protein, heart-healthy olive oil, and crisp veggies. Serve them with whole grain couscous or a mixed greens salad to complete a flavorful, balanced meal everyone will love. Don't miss this recipe that combines a fresh twist on classic grilling with health-conscious ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 medium red onion
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 pieces wooden skewers
Instructions
Begin by soaking the wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes, ensuring the pieces are all evenly sized for consistent cooking.
Prepare the vegetables by cutting the red bell pepper into 1-inch squares, zucchini into 1/2-inch thick rounds, and the red onion into 1-inch chunks. Stem the mushrooms if necessary.
In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, freshly chopped rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the marinade along with salt and black pepper. Mix well.
Place the chicken cubes and prepared vegetables into a large zip-top bag or a wide shallow dish. Pour the herb marinade over the mix, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken and vegetables onto the soaked skewers, alternating between pieces of chicken, vegetables, and mushrooms.
Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are charred at the edges.
Remove from heat and let the skewers rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Enjoy your savory skewers with a side of whole grain couscous or a mixed green salad for a complete heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.5 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 5102 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 152.2 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3272 mg | 70% | |
*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.
