Print

High-Protein Loaded Chicken Kabobs for Easy Meal Prep

high-protein chicken kabobs - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy high-protein chicken kabob recipe perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, featuring a tangy Greek yogurt marinade and colorful veggies.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
  • 1 small red onion, cut into chunks
  • Cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into even 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder (if using), salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add chicken cubes to the marinade and stir until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
  4. Chop the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion into roughly 1-inch pieces. If using cherry tomatoes, wait to add them until skewering.
  5. Thread chicken and veggies alternately onto the skewers, starting and ending with a vegetable piece. Leave space between pieces for even cooking.
  6. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  7. Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes in the last 2 minutes if using. Chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
  8. Let kabobs rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours for best tenderness. Rest kabobs after cooking to keep chicken juicy. If cooking indoors, a cast iron grill pan works well. For baking, cook at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through.

Nutrition

Keywords: chicken kabobs, high protein, meal prep, easy dinner, grilled chicken, healthy recipe, Greek yogurt marinade, low carb, gluten free

Find it online: https://tastytuck.com/high-protein-loaded-chicken-kabobs-for-easy-meal-prep-recipe/