Best Vegetable Chicken Kabobs Recipes

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CHICKEN & VEGETABLE KABOBS



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My husband and I love to grill in the summer, especially vegetables. These kabobs not only taste delicious but they look great too! -Tina Oles, Nashwauk, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into thick wedges
2/3 cup sun-dried tomato salad dressing, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken and vegetables. Drizzle with 1/3 cup dressing and toss to coat. Alternately thread chicken and vegetables onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until chicken is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with remaining dressing during the last 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN VEGETABLE KABOBS



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Fun and tasty! A rosemary-lemon marinade gives these grilled kabobs loads of flavor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash , cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
1 lb fresh asparagus spears
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

  • In shallow glass or plastic bowl, or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all marinade ingredients. Add chicken, stirring to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes but no longer than 6 hours.
  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Thread chicken, bell pepper, zucchini and onion alternately on each of four 15-inch metal skewers, leaving about 1/4-inch space between each piece. Brush vegetables with marinade.
  • Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning and brushing frequently with marinade, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add asparagus to grill for last 5 minutes of grilling, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • Sprinkle feta cheese over kabobs. Serve kabobs with asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

HERB CHICKEN VEGETABLE KABOBS



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Tender marinated chicken is skewered with fresh vegetables for an easy grilled chicken dinner. This is a recipe courtesy of Land O Lakes site.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 lb skinless chicken breast half, cut into about 32 (or sirloin roast)
8 small mushrooms
8 cherry tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, cut into 8 (1-inch)
1 summer squash, cut into 8 (1-inch)
4 (12 inch) metal skewers

Steps:

  • Combine all marinade ingredients in large plastic resealable food bag; add chicken pieces. Tightly seal bag. Turn bag to coat chicken well. Place into 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 3 hours. Drain; reserve marinade.
  • Heat one-side of gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Place coals in charcoal grill to one-side. Make aluminum foil drip pan; place opposite heat.
  • To assemble kabobs, alternately thread chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell pepper and squash onto skewers. Brush kabobs with marinade. Place kabobs on grill over drip pan. Grill, turning and basting occasionally, until chicken is fork tender (15 to 20 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 96.3, Sodium 627.7, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 28.3

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN-VEGETABLE KABOBS



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Add a Mediterranean twist to your dinner tonight. Serve these grilled kabobs made with chicken and veggies flavored by rosemary and lemon.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium bell pepper (any color), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
1 lb fresh asparagus spears
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

  • In shallow glass or plastic dish or in resealable plastic food-storage bag, mix all marinade ingredients. Add chicken; stir to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 6 hours to marinate, stirring chicken occasionally.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. On each of 4 (15-inch) metal skewers, alternately thread chicken, bell pepper, zucchini and onion, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece. Brush vegetables with marinade.
  • Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning and brushing frequently with marinade, or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add asparagus to grill for last 5 minutes of grilling, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • Sprinkle cheese over kabobs. Serve with asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

VEGETABLE CHICKEN KABOBS



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This colorful kabob recipe from Elaine Anderson of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania makes just enough for two. "It's a delicious and easy way to serve the vegetables from our garden," says Elaine.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon apricot jam
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cherry tomatoes
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally. , Drain and discard marinade. On two metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken, tomatoes and green pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN-VEGETABLE KABOBS



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Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup vegetable oil or olive
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into strips
Assorted bite-size pieces fresh vegetable (carrots, zucchini, yellow squahs, peeled red pearl onions, small red potatoes, ears of corn cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks)

Steps:

  • Mix oil, basil, dill weed and garlic in medium glass or plastic dish. Add chicken stir to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Remove chicken from marinade reserve marinade. Heat coals or gas grill. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately on each of six 15-inch metal skewers, leaving space between each. Cover and grill kabobs 4 to 5 inches from medium coals 10 to 15 minutes, turning and brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade, until chicken is no longer pink in center.1 Serving: Calories 265 (Calories from Fat 110) Fat 12g (Saturated 2g) Cholesterol 40mg Sodium 50mg Carbohydrate 23g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 19g.*Partially cook before grilling to ensure doneness. Place carrots, potatoes, corn and 2 tablespoons water in microwavable dish. Cover and microwave on High 3 to 6 minutes.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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