Chicken Kebabs
with leftover chimichurri sauce and tomato salad

Name: Chicken Kebabs
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 clove Garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp Sugar, brown; 1 Tbsp Soy sauce, low-sodium; 2 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 1/4 Onions, red, chopped; 1 lb Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cubed; 8 to 16 Skewers, we prefer flat bamboo ones; 2/3 cup Orzo, uncooked; 4 Tbsp Leftover chimichurri sauce (from Wednesday); 1/4 Onions, red, sliced; 8 oz Cucumbers, English or Persian, diced; 2 lbs Tomatoes, any type, chopped or sliced into wedges; 3 Tbsp Leftover chimichurri sauce (from Wednesday)

Active: 30 min Total: 30 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

These chicken kebabs are oh-so-tender and tasty thanks to an easy marinade (feel free to use this marinade for everything). Drizzled with last night's chimichurri and a fresh tomato salad, this meal is sure to be a favorite.
Smarts: Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Kebabs with Leftover Chimichurri Sauce:

Garlic - 1 clove , minced
Sugar, brown - 1/2 tsp
Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1 Tbsp
Oil, cooking - 2 Tbsp
Onions, red - 1/4 , chopped
Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless - 1 lb , cubed
Skewers - 8 to 16 , we prefer flat bamboo ones
Orzo, uncooked - 2/3 cup
Leftover chimichurri sauce (from Wednesday) - 4 Tbsp

Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Chimichurri Dressing:

Onions, red - 1/4 , sliced
Cucumbers, English or Persian - 8 oz , diced
Tomatoes, any type - 2 lbs , chopped or sliced into wedges
Leftover chimichurri sauce (from Wednesday) - 3 Tbsp

Prep

Make marinade for chicken - Mince garlic. Mix with brown sugar, soy sauce, and oil. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Red onions - Prep as directed. Chop for kebabs and slice for salad. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
Chicken - Chop into 1” / 2.5cm wide cubes. Toss chicken and chopped red onions with marinade. Use a fork to tenderize chicken to make sure marinade seeps in. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
Prepare kebabs - Thread skewers through chicken and onions. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
Cucumbers / Tomatoes - Prep as directed.
Make salad - Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, and sliced red onions with leftover chimichurri (just the salad portion).
Cook orzo - Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Salt and add orzo. Cook according to package instructions. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)

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Make

If cooking on the stovetop: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brush pan with some oil. Place kebabs on heated pan and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, pressing down firmly with a spatula. Flip and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, until chicken is done (165F / 74C). Remove from heat and let rest.
If making kebabs on a grill: Heat grill to 500F / 260C degrees. Lightly brush grates with some oil. Place kebabs on heated grates and grill for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and grill for another 2 to 3 minutes. Close grill and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes, until chicken is done (165F / 74C). Remove from heat and let rest.
Drizzle remainder of the chimichurri over the kebabs. Enjoy with orzo and salad on the side!

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