Chicken Kabobs

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
71%
Chicken Kabobs
50 min.
4
1005kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy meal option that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than these mouth-watering Chicken Kabobs! With a recipe health score of 71, these kabobs are not only tasty but also a great choice for those watching their waistline. This gluten-free and dairy-free dish is packed with essential nutrients, making it a very healthy option for your next meal.

Preparing these kabobs is easy and fun, taking only 50 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 4 people, so it's perfect for a family dinner or a small gathering of friends. With a total calorie count of 1005 kcal, you can enjoy these kabobs without any guilt.

The star of this dish is the flavorful marinade, which infuses the chicken with a delightful jerk seasoning. The recipe includes a variety of vegetables and fruits such as green peppers, mangoes, and pineapple chunks, adding a burst of color and flavor to your kabobs. Sweet potatoes, yucca root, and rice provide a satisfying and nutritious base, while the scotch bonnet peppers add a spicy kick that's sure to impress your taste buds.

To make these Chicken Kabobs, you'll need a food processor, bowl, grill, ziploc bags, skewers, and wooden skewers. Once you've gathered your equipment and ingredients, simply marinate the chicken, thread your kabobs together, and grill to perfection. The result is a delicious and healthy meal that's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

So why wait? Gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to enjoy a fantastic and healthy meal with Chicken Kabobs!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • pinch ground pepper 
  •  chicken breast boneless cut in bite sized chunks)
  • teaspoon cilantro leaves 
  • 0.5 cup coconut milk 
  • cups rice cooked
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme dried
  • teaspoon cilantro leaves fresh roughly chopped
  • ounce ginger fresh peeled
  •  garlic clove minced
  • large bell pepper green chopped ( skewer sized)
  •  spring onion sliced in thin slices
  • tablespoons ground allspice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • teaspoon pepper black
  •  lime 
  •  mangos peeled chopped ( and into bite size pieces)
  • large onion peeled roughly chopped
  • large and orange peppers chopped ( skewer sized)
  • 15.3  pineapple chunks drained for later addition to extra reserved rub canned (juice , can keep )
  • large bell pepper red chopped ( skewer sized)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  scotch bonnet peppers roughly chopped
  •  spring onion roughly chopped
  • large sweet potatoes and into hot boiling cooked peeled chopped for 10 minutes in water ( for skewer
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons water 
  • 12 small onion white peeled (small onions)
  • large cassava hot boiling cooked peeled chopped for 10 minutes in , water ( for skewer

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • grill
  • ziploc bags
  • skewers
  • wooden skewers

Directions

  1. Slice limes in half, squeeze lime juice into food processor or Magic Bullet bowl.De seed the chili, (be careful and use gloves) only using the outside flesh.
  2. Add garlic and rest ingredients to food processor bowl.Blend until all bits are mixed.Save 1/4 of marinade to dot on meat after grilling.
  3. Place meat into a dish or plastic bag, making sure the meat is completely covered.Put in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, more is better. (Up to 24 hours for outstanding tastes).If using wooden skewers, make sure you have soaked them in water for at least 30 minutes.Prepare grill, and remove meat from marinade, (throw excess away).
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of pineapple juice to extra reserved amount of jerk seasoning.Thread chicken with vegetable, and fruit ingredients onto skewers in your own unique, creative way.Carefully put chicken/vegetable skewers on grill, and turning frequently, cook for at least 10-15 minutes at a medium heat. (Watch them carefully).Last 3-5 minutes lavishly apply (as desired) the extra Jerk Seasoning, to the kabobs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1005kcal
Protein22.98%
Fat24.11%
Carbs52.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
227.25
Glycemic Load
68.2
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
53.526086693225%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.89mg
Hesperetin
21.61mg
Naringenin
1.71mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
2.51mg
Isorhamnetin
12.4mg
Kaempferol
1.86mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
52.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1005.17kcal
50.26%
Fat:27.58g
42.43%
Saturated Fat:9.31g
58.2%
Carbohydrates:136.19g
45.4%
Net Carbohydrates:120.69g
43.89%
Sugar:35.47g
39.41%
Cholesterol:144.64mg
48.21%
Sodium:644.38mg
28.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:59.14g
118.28%
Vitamin A:15688.17IU
313.76%
Vitamin C:232.36mg
281.65%
Vitamin B6:2.87mg
143.42%
Vitamin B3:27.55mg
137.76%
Selenium:82.14µg
117.35%
Manganese:2.07mg
103.51%
Phosphorus:743.36mg
74.34%
Potassium:2407.26mg
68.78%
Vitamin K:68.64µg
65.37%
Fiber:15.5g
62%
Vitamin B5:5.25mg
52.48%
Magnesium:188.14mg
47.03%
Folate:180.29µg
45.07%
Vitamin B1:0.56mg
37.57%
Copper:0.73mg
36.35%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.92%
Iron:5.16mg
28.66%
Vitamin E:4.23mg
28.23%
Zinc:3.45mg
22.98%
Calcium:212.82mg
21.28%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.53%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Food.com