Espetadas De Frango E Legumes (chicken And Vegetable Skewers)

Espetadas de Frango e Legumes, or Chicken and Vegetable Skewers, are a popular dish in Guinea-Bissauan cuisine. This flavorful and colorful dish is perfect for grilling and is a great option for a healthy and delicious meal.

Espetadas De Frango E Legumes (chicken And Vegetable Skewers)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 large red onion, cut into chunks
  • 8 cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and let it sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Thread the marinated chicken, bell peppers, onion, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  5. Serve the Espetadas de Frango e Legumes hot with rice or couscous.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Grill Skewers Bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve with rice or couscous and a side salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading the ingredients to prevent them from burning during grilling.

Cost

$15