CHICKEN & VEG SKEWERS

Name: Chicken & Veg Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 organic chicken breasts (approx. 180g each), cut into chunks; 1 red pepper, cut into chunks; 1 yellow pepper, cut into chunks; 1 red onion, cut into chunks; 1 courgette, thickly sliced; Juice and zest of 1 lemon; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and black pepper; Skewers (soaked in water if wooden)

Chargrilled, Low GI

A lean, high-protein dinner that supports muscle and keeps you full. Chicken breast marinated in lemon and herbs, threaded with peppers, red onion and courgette, then chargrilled until the vegetables catch at the edges and the chicken stays tender. 38g of protein per serving, naturally low in carbohydrates, and ready in 20 minutes.

Suitable for Dairy Free Diet, Gluten Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Carbohydrate Diet, Low Fat Diet, Low Glycaemic Diet, Mediterranean Diet

Serves: 2 |

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 organic chicken breasts (approx. 180g each), cut into chunks
1 red pepper, cut into chunks
1 yellow pepper, cut into chunks
1 red onion, cut into chunks
1 courgette, thickly sliced
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper
Skewers (soaked in water if wooden)

Directions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

Mix lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and olive oil together. Season with salt and pepper.
Add chicken to the marinade and coat well. Leave for at least 15 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).
Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto skewers.
Heat a griddle pan, grill, or barbecue to medium-high heat.
Cook skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning regularly, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are charred at the edges.
Rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

THERMOMIX METHOD

Add garlic to Thermomix bowl. Chop 3 sec/speed 5.
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, oregano, and olive oil. Mix 10 sec/speed 3.
Coat chicken in the Thermomix marinade. Leave for at least 15 minutes.
Thread chicken and vegetables onto skewers.
Cook on a griddle pan, grill, or barbecue — Thermomix cannot replicate the char.