Chicken and Zucchini Kebabs
with leftover chimichurri sauce and tomato salad
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.
Smarts: Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor.
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Ingredients
Chicken Kebabs with Leftover Chimichurri Sauce:
- Garlic - 1 clove , minced
- Sugar, brown - 1/2 tsp
- Tamari - 1 Tbsp
- Oil, cooking - 2 Tbsp
- Onions, red - 1/4 , chopped
- Zucchini - 8 oz , cubed or sliced into 1/2" / 1.25cm rounds
- Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless - 1 lb , cubed
- Skewers - 8 to 16 , we prefer flat bamboo ones
- 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
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
387
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
13g
19%
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Saturated Fat
2g
9%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
76mg
25%
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Sodium
583mg
24%
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Total Carbohydrate
15g
5%
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Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
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Sugars
10g
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Protein
29g
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Prep
- Make marinade for chicken - Mince garlic. Mix with brown sugar, Tamari, 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)
- Zucchini - Cube.
- Chicken - Chop into 1” / 2.5cm wide cubes. Toss chicken, zucchini, 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, zucchini, 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).
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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 salad on the side!
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
387
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
13g
19%
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Saturated Fat
2g
9%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
76mg
25%
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Sodium
583mg
24%
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Total Carbohydrate
15g
5%
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Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
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Sugars
10g
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Protein
29g
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