Chicken Skewers Recipe
- cook TIME 25 mins
- prep TIME 10 mins
- total TIME 35 mins
Ingredients (18)
- 20 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into chunks
- 8 oz red bell peppers cut into squares
- 8 oz yellow bell peppers cut into squares
- 8 oz onions cut into squares
- 18 oz canned chickpeas
- 1 tbsp Heinz ketchup
- 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted roasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep:
Cut the chicken: Cut the pieces of chicken into 1.5-inch square chunks.
Cut the bell peppers: Slice off the top part of the peppers, then slice through the flesh and open them. Remove the white part and the seeds. Cut the peppers into wide strips, then cut the strips into squares a bit smaller than the chicken.
Cut the onions: Slice the onion in half and peel the skin. Place the onion halves cut side down, then cut them into wedges. Separate the onion layers and cut them into squares roughly the size of the peppers.
Chop the parsley: Bunch the parsley into a small mound and chop finely.
Cook:
Season the chicken: Add 1 tbsp Heinz ketchup, 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp chili powder. Mix the seasoning blend with 20 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs and set aside.
Make the skewers: Prepare some wooden skewers. Build the skewers with the seasoned chicken, 8 oz onions, 8 oz red bell peppers, and 8 oz yellow bell peppers. Alternate between the pieces of ingredients so that no two pieces of the same ingredient are next to each other.
Season the chickpeas: Add 1/2 cup of milk and 1 tbsp lime juice to 18 oz canned chickpeas.
Puree the chickpeas: Microwave the chickpeas with milk and lime juice for 7 minutes. Remove from the microwave when done and make the puree.
Grill the chicken skewers: Place a pan over low heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil. Sear the chicken skewers on all sides for 15 minutes in total. Remove the skewers from the heat when the chicken turns golden.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp parsley and 1 tbsp unsalted roasted sesame seeds. Enjoy.
