Spiced Chicken Skewers with Salad
Very easy
Camille U.
Camille U.

Spiced Chicken Skewers with Salad

Prep Time

18 minutes
Prep time

Cooking

13 minutes
Cook time

Calories

260 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Chicken breast

1

Chicken breast

Bell pepper (assorted)

1/2

Bell pepper (assorted)

Cucumber

1/4

Cucumber

Cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup

Cherry tomatoes

Yellow onion

1/4

Yellow onion

Spring mix lettuce

1 handful

Spring mix lettuce

Taco seasoning

1 tsp

Taco seasoning

Utensils

Stovetop, Frying pan, Knife

recipe

  • Step 1
    Wash & cut the peppers, removing the core & seeds. Cut them into 2-inch pieces.
  • Step 2
    Dice the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  • Step 3
    Peel the onion. Cut into quarters & separate the layers.
  • Step 4
    In a large bowl, add the chicken, peppers, onions, taco seasoning & a generous drizzle of of olive oil. Season with salt & pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Step 5
    On a skewer, layer the chicken, pepper & onion pieces. Repeat this process 3-4 times, depending on the length of your skewer.
  • Step 6
    Add the skewers to a skillet or grill pan on medium heat. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 min. Flip the skewers & add a small splash of water to the pan. Cover & continue cooking for 6-8 min over medium heat, until the chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temp).
  • Step 7
    Meanwhile, wash & cut the cucumbers into half-moons.
  • Step 8
    Wash & cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
  • Step 9
    Once the skewers are cooked through, set them aside off the heat.
  • Step 10
    Add the spring mix to a dish topped with the cucumbers & cherry tomatoes. Dress & season to taste, then add the skewers. Serve & enjoy!

Recipe tip

These skewers would be delicious on the grill if you have one! If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 min before grilling (pan-frying or on the barbecue) to prevent them from burning.