ROSEMARY-SKEWERED ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Rosemary-Skewered Artichoke Chicken image

These attractive kabobs from Lisa White of San Diego, California put rosemary in the spotlight. The chicken and vegetables have a lovely, fresh herb flavor whether you choose to use the rosemary stems as skewers or not.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 fresh rosemary stems (18 inches)
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and halved
2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch slices
6 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, dill, oregano, lemon zest, garlic, salt and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Using a vegetable peeler, peel bark from the bottom half of each rosemary stem and make a point at each end; soak in water until ready to use. , Drain and discard marinade. On soaked rosemary stems, alternately thread the chicken, artichokes, squash and tomatoes. Position the leaf parts of the rosemary stems so they are outside of the grill cover. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges