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Baked Chicken Skewers

Skewers filled with seasoned veggies and chicken baked in the oven.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Inactive Time 20 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 422kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

  • 8 wooden skewers
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 zucchini, cut into ¼ inch slices
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  • Place 8 wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes (this will keep them from burning in the oven). Obviously skip this step if using metal skewers.
    Skewers soaking in water.
  • Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line (2) 9x13-inch baking sheets or (1) 13x18 baking sheet with parchment paper (or spray with nonstick cooking spray).
  • In a large bowl (or in a gallon size ziploc bag) add 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed into 1-inch chunks, 1 zucchini, cut into ¼ inch slices, 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 cup red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces, ½ cup olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, ½ lemon, juiced, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
    A bowl with chicken, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, sweet paprika, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • Stir the mixture, making sure everything gets evenly coated.
    A bowl with chicken, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, sweet paprika, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder being mixed together.
  • Take the skewers out of the water. Alternate the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers.
    Skewer being assembled.
  • Place the skewers onto the prepared baking sheets.
    Assembled skewers on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the juices run clear. You want an internal temperature of 165° F.
  • Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley on top and enjoy.
    Looking down on a plate of Baked Chicken Skewers.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Sodium: 723mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g
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