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.
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
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken, bell peppers, onion, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers.
- 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.
- 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