Chipotle Chicken and Vegetable Skewers

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Chipotle Chicken and Vegetable Skewers
40 min.
4
379kcal

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Get ready to fire up the grill and tantalize your taste buds with these delicious Chipotle Chicken and Vegetable Skewers! Perfect for a sunny day or a cozy evening, this recipe brings together the smoky heat of chipotle sauce with the vibrant flavors of fresh vegetables. Whether you're looking for a satisfying lunch, a hearty dinner, or a main dish that will impress your guests, these skewers are sure to be a hit.

Not only are they gluten-free and dairy-free, but they also pack a punch with 379 calories per serving, making them a healthy choice without sacrificing flavor. The combination of juicy chicken breast, colorful cherry tomatoes, crunchy zucchini, and sweet red onion creates a delightful medley that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

In just 40 minutes, you can have these mouthwatering skewers ready to serve, making them an ideal option for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. The grilling process infuses the ingredients with a smoky aroma, while the chipotle sauce adds a zesty kick that will leave everyone craving more. So gather your friends and family, and enjoy a meal that celebrates the joy of cooking and the great outdoors!

Ingredients

  • cups cherry tomatoes 
  • oz chipotle sauce old el paso®
  • medium onion red cut into 1-inch chunks
  • lb chicken breast boneless skinless cut into cubes
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  •  zucchini sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • microwave
  • skewers
  • metal skewers

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  2. Place 1/4 cup of the cooking sauce in small bowl to use for brushing. Reserve remaining cooking sauce in microwavable bowl to serve with skewers.
  3. On each of 4 (10- to 12-inch) metal skewers, alternately thread chicken, zucchini, onion and tomatoes.
  4. Brush with oil.
  5. Place skewers on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning skewers 2 or 3 times and brushing with 1/4 cup cooking sauce from small bowl during last 5 to 8 minutes of grilling, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  6. Microwave cooking sauce that is in microwavable bowl uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds or until hot.
  7. Serve with skewers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories379kcal
Protein31.84%
Fat20.65%
Carbs47.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.5
Glycemic Load
0.72
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.308695492537%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
6.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:378.61kcal
18.93%
Fat:9.04g
13.9%
Saturated Fat:2.04g
12.73%
Carbohydrates:46.77g
15.59%
Net Carbohydrates:29.09g
10.58%
Sugar:27.74g
30.82%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:193.52mg
8.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.35g
62.69%
Fiber:17.68g
70.71%
Vitamin B3:12.48mg
62.38%
Selenium:36.9µg
52.71%
Vitamin B6:1.02mg
51.05%
Vitamin C:29.15mg
35.34%
Phosphorus:285.59mg
28.56%
Potassium:750.02mg
21.43%
Vitamin B5:1.85mg
18.46%
Magnesium:47.76mg
11.94%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.87%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.78%
Vitamin K:10.78µg
10.27%
Vitamin A:496.87IU
9.94%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.94%
Folate:31.21µg
7.8%
Vitamin E:0.98mg
6.5%
Iron:1.17mg
6.48%
Zinc:0.97mg
6.44%
Copper:0.12mg
6.16%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.78%
Calcium:28.03mg
2.8%