Heart Healthy Grilled Chicken Kebabs

Chicken kebabs are not only healthy but they’re a versatile low calorie chicken recipe that you can easily modify just by changing out the veggies or using a different marinade. Boneless, skinless chicken breast adds lean protein. The veggies add loads of nutrients, eye-catching color and mouth-watering taste without many calories. Since there are so few carbohydrates and fat in these kebabs, it’s a diabetic chicken recipe that’s sure to draw rave reviews. The marinade and dipping sauce you use will determine how healthy or unhealthy your meal is, but if you limit the amount of added fat, sugar and salt, you’ll enjoy kebabs that fit into almost any type of healthy diet. 

For optimal flavor, it is recommended that you marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes. Marinating for 2 to 4 hours, or even overnight, in the refrigerator can enhance the taste and tenderness of the chicken even more. Once you’ve marinated the chicken (and veggies, if you are marinating those, too), you can then skewer them before grilling.

Chicken kebabs already include an assortment of vegetables along with protein-rich chicken, but they still go great with many types of sides. Consider pairing chicken kebabs with Tomato Barley Risotto, Creamy Quinoa or Ginger Brown Rice to add complex carbs to your meal. Or try a Grilled Romaine and Tomato Salad or Spinach Salad for a light, summery starter. We have plenty of healthy salad recipes and side dishes to choose from.