Description
Syn Free Piri Piri Chicken Skewers are a deliciously smoky and spicy treat that will elevate any gathering. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, these skewers are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Juicy chicken is marinated in zesty Piri Piri sauce, combined with colorful veggies, and grilled to perfection. Your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup Piri Piri sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. In a bowl, combine chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Piri Piri sauce until well coated.
- Chop your veggies: Dice both bell peppers and slice zucchini while cutting the onion into large chunks.
- Assemble skewers: Alternate threading chicken and veggies onto soaked wooden skewers without overstuffing.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Cook skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
- Enhance flavor: Brush additional Piri Piri sauce on the last few minutes of grilling for a sticky glaze.
- Serve: Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg