Balsamic Chicken and Broccoli Skewers
Balsamic Chicken and Broccoli Skewers are tender and delicious with vibrant flavors. A great meal to make on the grill for any night of the week.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 875kcal
Ingredients
For the Skewers
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1 head fresh broccoli
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil - plus more for brushing skewers
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground rosemary
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 12 oz Velveeta cubed or shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1 1/2 - 2 inch cubes.
- Cut broccoli into spears.
- Mix marinade in a bowl: combine balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil. brown sugar, rosemary, garlic, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Whisking until well combined. Set 1/3 cup of marinade aside for grilling.
- Add chicken, stir to coat well. Cover and refrigerate one hour.
- Prepare a grill fire to about 300° with hickory or pecan.
- Thread chicken and broccoli onto skewers.
- Spray or brush skewers with olive oil.
- Place skewers over indirect fire.
- Brush with reserved marinade.
- Cook with the grill closed for about 15 minutes, brush with marinade once more. Cook another 10-15 minutes, check with digital thermometer, cooking until internal temperature reaches 165°.
- Remove from grill and cover with foil, resting while you prepare the cheese sauce.
For Cheese Sauce:
- Add butter and flour to a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking continually about 2 minutes.
- Add milk and whisk to combine. Cook about 3 -5 minutes until sauce starts to thicken.
- Add cheese and whisk in seasonings.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Remove from heat.
- Drizzle over skewers and serve immediately.
Notes
The cheese sauce is optional for this recipe. The creaminess is a great compliment to the tangy balsamic glaze.
How to Store and Reheat:
Remove chicken and broccoli from skewers and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with 1 -2 tablespoons of water over medium heat. Stir frequently until heated through, about 3- 5 minutes.Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 875kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 2045mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g