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Recipe for: Chicken and Spring Vegetable Skewers

Pikantne Main Dishes May Day 90 min Medium 6 wyświetleń ~39.37 PLN * - (0)
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Aromatic skewers with chicken breast and seasonal vegetables: bell pepper, zucchini, mushroom, and onion. The marinade made from rapeseed oil, lemon juice, and mustard gives the meat tenderness and a slight acidity, while optional honey adds a subtle glaze during grilling. A perfect dish for a long weekend or picnic — colorful, easy to prepare on the grill or in the oven. Serve with millet or a salad of young vegetables and fresh parsley. The skewers are visually striking, with the contrast of juicy meat and crunchy vegetables, along with a distinct, slightly smoky aroma.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (15)

Servings:
4
  • Chicken breast 600 g
  • Pepper 600 g
  • Zucchini 1.6 szt. (~400 g)
  • Onion 1 szt. (~150 g)
  • Mushrooms 200 g
  • Rapeseed oil 60 g
  • Lemon juice 50 ml
  • Mustard 30 g
  • Garlic 3 ząbki (~15 g)
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 6 g
  • Black pepper 4 szczypty (~2 g)
  • Smoked paprika 2 łyżeczki (~4 g)
  • Thyme 4 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Honey 30 ml
  • Parsley 1 pęczek (~30 g)
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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Take the chicken breast out of the fridge 15 minutes before cutting to let the meat lose its extreme chill. Wash the bell pepper and zucchini, and dry the vegetables with a paper towel. Wipe the mushroom with a damp cloth. Peel the onion and cut it into wedges, the bell pepper into wide pieces, and the zucchini into slices 1–1.5 cm thick. Cut the chicken breast into even cubes measuring 2.5–3 cm on each side — uniform pieces will ensure even cooking.

Ingredients: Chicken breast, pepper, Zucchini, Onion
Use a cutting board and a sharp kitchen knife. Uniform size of the pieces is key to even cooking. If the pieces of meat are very different in thickness, lightly pound them with a meat mallet to a similar thickness.

Preparing the marinade

2

In a large bowl, combine rapeseed oil (60 g), lemon juice (50 ml), mustard (30 g), optionally honey (30 g), crushed garlic (15 g), salt (6 g), black pepper (2 g), smoked paprika (4 g), and thyme (4 g). Mix vigorously with a fork or whisk until the ingredients come together into a uniform light brown emulsion. Taste a bit of the marinade and adjust seasoning if necessary — remember that the marinade should be bold, as some of the flavor will penetrate the meat and vegetables.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Lemon juice, Mustard, Honey, Garlic, Salt, Black pepper, Smoked paprika, Thyme
Use a bowl with a capacity of at least 1 liter and a whisk or spoon. If you don't have honey, add a teaspoon of sugar. Do not use hot ingredients — the marinade should be at room temperature.

Marinating

3

Place the chicken breast cubes into a bowl with the marinade. Mix so that each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2–4 hours — shorter marinating (30–60 min) will give an external flavor, while longer will penetrate deeper. If you are using honey, the meat will achieve a nicer glaze while grilling.

Ingredients: Chicken breast, Rapeseed oil, Lemon juice, Mustard, Honey, Garlic
Use gloves or a spoon for mixing. Do not leave the meat in the marinade for more than 12 hours — the lemon juice can start to 'cook' the meat.

Preparation of sticks and assembly

4

If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for 20–30 minutes so they don't burn while grilling. Thread onto the skewer alternately a piece of chicken, bell pepper, mushroom, onion, zucchini — arrange them tightly but without squeezing, leaving minimal gaps for hot air to circulate.

Ingredients: Chicken breast, pepper, Onion, Zucchini
Use a large flat tray to arrange the skewers. If the sticks are metal, soaking is not necessary. Keep it tidy – even layering will make it easier to turn on the grill.

Grilling / Baking

5

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 200–220°C). If using an oven, preheat to 200°C with the grill or convection function. Place the skewers on the heated grill or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Grill for 10–15 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes, until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 75°C and is nicely browned. In the last 1–2 minutes, you can brush the skewers with the remaining marinade (if honey was used, brush gently to allow it to caramelize).

Ingredients: Chicken breast, pepper, Zucchini, Onion, Honey
Use a kitchen thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat. If you don't have a thermometer, cut into the largest piece — the juices should be clear, and the meat should be white without any pink traces. On the grill, avoid direct contact with the flame (charring).

Resting and Serving

6

After removing the skewers from the grill, let them rest for 5 minutes so the juices can distribute evenly in the meat. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley (optional) and season with freshly ground black pepper if needed. Serve hot with millet, a salad of young vegetables, or crispy bread.

Ingredients: Parsley, Black pepper
Use trays or a serving board. Resting the meat is important — without it, the juices will run out when cut and the meat will be dry.

Additional tips

7

If you are preparing the skewers in advance, store them in the refrigerator uncooked until it's time to light the grill. Alternatively, you can grill them in the oven on the broil setting for 12–18 minutes. For a picnic version, pack the yogurt sauce separately (optional) and serve it cold.

Ingredients: Chicken breast, Honey
Metal skewers are better for transport and do not require soaking. Don't overdo it with the honey, as it can burn at too high a temperature.

Fun Fact

💡

Skewers (from the ancient Persian 'shish kebab') have a simple concept: meat and vegetables threaded onto a stick — in Poland, they have become a popular summer grilling dish, and spring versions with local vegetables combine tradition with seasonality.

Best for

Majówka Piknik Grill Spotkanie z przyjaciółmi

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the skewers hot, drizzled with an extra drop of lemon juice. A cool yogurt sauce with dill or a spicy pepper-based sauce pairs well with this. Arrange on a large platter so guests can help themselves.

🥡 Storage

Store cooked skewers in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 6–8 minutes or on the grill over medium heat to restore the crispness of the vegetables. Do not freeze already cooked skewers, as the texture of the vegetables will deteriorate.

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