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Spicy Kebabs With Chicken and Zucchini

 

Winter may be approaching, but grilled food tastes great any time of the year. Even better? Grilling is a healthy and easy way to cook food. This recipe for kebabs is extremely versatile. You can eat them as part of a healthy meal for you and your family - or serve them up as party snacks/appetizers. Either way, they make a delicious treat.

The ingredients used for this recipe fit into most diet plans and will help you stay on track with your weight loss goals. This recipe also meets guidelines for people following gluten-free, grain-free and paleo diets. Chicken provides an excellent source of protein and zucchini adds texture, along with vitamins and nutrients that benefit your body. The marinade is a combination of herbs and spices which enhance the flavor of the kebabs without adding too many calories.

Spicy Kebabs With Chicken and Zucchini

Serves 6

One serving yields 174 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of carbs and 24 grams of protein

Ingredients

• 1 lb / 453 gr. boneless chicken breast, cubed
• 1 (or 2) zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise

Marinade

• A large handful of fresh cilantro
• A large handful of fresh mint
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 scallions (or 1 medium onion), roughly chopped
• 1 red chili (or 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes)
• Juice of one lemon
• Zest of one lemon
• 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

•  Place all marinade ingredients (but olive oil) into either a blender or food processor. Pulse until the ingredients form a smooth paste. Add olive oil and mix well.
• Put the chicken cubes into either a shallow sealable container or a large Ziploc bag then pour the marinade over them.
• Cover or seal the chicken/marinade mixture, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; 1 hour or longer is better for the fullest flavor.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and skewer onto bamboo sticks (or metal sticks); weave the zucchini strips in between the chicken pieces.
• Heat a grill or a grill pan to medium-low heat. If you’re using an outdoor grill make sure to lightly oil the grill grates.
• Low-temperature cooking is preferable so that the marinade can glaze without burning black.
• Cook the kebabs until cooked through (about 10-12 minutes). Make sure to turn them regularly, until juices run clear.
• Transfer the kebabs to a platter to serve - and enjo