Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Chicken Caprese Kebabs, a delightful dish that blends juicy grilled chicken with fresh cherry tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. This easy recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners, offering a refreshing and healthy option that everyone will love. The key to these kebabs is adding the mozzarella after grilling, ensuring it remains soft and delicious. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can savor these flavorful skewers as a low-carb meal packed with protein and vibrant ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, breast, or tenderloin, cubed
- 8 oz grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese balls
- 3–4 basil leaves, julienned
- Balsamic vinegar for drizzling
Instructions
- Thread skewers by alternating between chicken cubes and grape tomatoes.
- Brush assembled skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill over medium heat; grill skewers for 5-6 minutes on each side until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- After cooking, add mozzarella balls to the ends of each skewer and top with fresh basil.
- Drizzle additional olive oil and balsamic vinegar before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 140g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg