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2 skewers of chicken and zucchini.
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Italian Chicken Skewers

Italian Chicken Skewers with zucchini is a great family dinner that has incredible flavor. An easy meal on the grill for any night of the week. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled chicken and zucchini, homemade Italian dressing for marinade, Italian grilled chicken
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 438kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard or dijon
  • 2 tablespoon finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 medium size zucchini sliced into rounds

Instructions

  • Slice chicken breasts into thin slices. You can do thin strips lengthwise or cut through the thick part and make 2 thin chicken breast slices. Either way works fine. 
  • Place chicken into a gallon size zip to bag.
  • Make the Italian Dressing by adding the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, spicy brown mustard, honey, parmesan cheese, herbs and spices to a mason jar.
  • Cover the jar and shake vigorously until well combined. 
  • Pour half of the dressing over the chicken. 
  • Press the air out of the bag and seal. Turn the bag over a few times, rubbing the dressing all over the chicken.
  • Refrigerate at least one hour and up to 8 hours before grilling.
  • Prepare a grill fire to 325° with pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.
  • Thread chicken and zucchini onto skewers.
  • Grill chicken and zucchini skewers over indirect fire with the grill closed.
  • Cook for 15 minutes, check the chicken in several places using a digital thermometer, continue cooking until chicken reaches 165°. 
  • Remove from grill to a serving platter.
  • Slide the chicken and zucchini off of the skewers for serving and drizzle with remaining Italian dressing if desired.

Notes

Store leftover chicken and zucchini in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Leftover Italian dressing can be stored in a covered mason jar for up to 2 weeks, stir before using.
Reheat in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 459mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g