Description
Juicy, marinated chicken thigh pieces skewered with onions and bell peppers, grilled to get slight char and full flavor—perfect for a breezy, flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1‑inch cubes
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1‑inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1‑inch cubes
- 1 large onion, cut into 1‑inch cubes
- For the Marinade:
- ½ tablespoon garlic, minced
- ½ tablespoon ginger, minced
- ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, cayenne, garam masala, salt, lemon juice, soy sauce, tomato sauce, and oil to form the marinade.
- Add the chicken cubes, bell pepper pieces, and onion pieces to the bowl. Toss until everything is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours, ideally overnight.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20–30 minutes before threading.
- Thread the marinated chicken, onion, and bell pepper alternately onto skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly grease the grate to prevent sticking.
- Grill the skewers for about 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks.
- Once done, let the skewers rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast if preferred—just watch cooking time to avoid drying it out.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes to the skewers for more variety.
- Adjust the heat by increasing or reducing cayenne and chili flakes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro after grilling for brightness.
- If you don’t have a grill, bake skewers at 400°F (200°C) for ~20–25 min, turning halfway; or use a stovetop grill pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Grill
- Method: Grilling / Skewering
- Cuisine: Fusion / Grill
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
