Grilled Chicken Skewers

Prep time 30 minutes, plus 2 to 4 hours marinating Servings 4

Grilled chicken skewers cook fast and pack easily, an easy way to get dinner-quality flavor into a weekday lunch. I.G.P. Sicilia 05, our most meat-forward oil, is the natural base for a soy-garlic-ginger marinade.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, cut into cubes
1/3 cup I.G.P. Sicilia 05
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon honey
2 bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together I.G.P. Sicilia 05, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey.
Add the cubed chicken and toss to coat thoroughly, then cover and marinate in the fridge 2 to 4 hours.
While the chicken marinates, cut the bell peppers and red onion into pieces roughly the same size as the chicken cubes, about 1 1/2 inches, so everything cooks evenly.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water 20 minutes before grilling to keep them from burning.
Thread the skewers by alternating a piece of chicken, then a piece of pepper, then a piece of onion, repeating until the skewer is full, leaving a little space between pieces so everything cooks evenly.
Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
Grill the skewers 10 to 12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the chicken is charred in spots and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, and the peppers and onion are tender with good char marks.
Remove from the grill and let rest a couple minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving size 1 skewer

Calories 571

Total fat 37g

Saturated fat 8g

Cholesterol 162mg

Sodium 776mg

Carbohydrates 12g

Dietary fiber 2g

Sugars 8g

Protein 46g

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and may vary based on the specific products used. It is not intended as medical or dietary advice.