Nut-Free Chicken Espetada
Elevate your grilling game with this Nut-Free Chicken Espetada, a vibrant and flavorful twist on a classic Portuguese dish. Featuring tender, marinated chicken cubes infused with zesty lemon juice, smoky paprika, and earthy cumin, this recipe guarantees bold, mouthwatering bites. Skewered alongside colorful red and yellow bell peppers and sweet red onion, the espetada is grilled to perfection, delivering charred, caramelized edges and juicy goodness inside. With a prep time of just 40 minutes, this nut-free, gluten-free crowd-pleaser is perfect for family dinners, summer barbecues, or paired with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is as beautiful as it is delicious—sure to become a new favorite on your grilling menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pieces red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 piece yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 piece red onion, cut into large chunks
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 pieces wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked skewers, alternating with pieces of red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red onion.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are charred at the edges.
Transfer the cooked skewers to a serving platter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.6 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2647 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 115.1 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2146 mg | 46% | |
*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.
