The Benefits
Chicken: This small fowl may help reduce cholesterol, fight cancer and is a natural antidepressant.
Antioxidants - Vitamin B6 & B12 - Magnesium - Potassium - Zinc
Bell Peppers: This sweet and crunchy fruit may improve eye health, reduce inflammation within the body and prevent anemia.
Antioxidants - Vitamin B6 & C - Iron
Lime: This petit citrus gem is packed full of nutrients that may help reduce inflammation, prevent certain chronic illnesses, promote heart health and improve immunity.
Antioxidants - Vitamin C & B6 - Iron - Magnesium - Potassium
Ginger: This ancient root has many healthy properties that may help support digestion, improve immunity, alleviate nausea and vomiting and improve brain function.
Vitamin B & C - Calcium - Copper - Manganese - Zinc
Garlic: This delicious addition to any dish has antibiotic properties which may boost immunity, and prevent the onset of dementia.
Manganese - Vitamins B6 & C - Selenium
The Recipe
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 red bell pepper, cut into small cubes
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into small cubes
1 onion, quartered optional
Marinade:
3 limes, juiced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 inch ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper
Instructions:
1) Construct the marinade: In a measuring glass, add the lime juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
2) Marinade the chicken: In a sealable container or ziplock baggie, marinate cubed chicken breast with half of the prepared sauce. Put in fridge for as little as an hour and up-to as much as overnight. The longer the wait the more flavor there will be.
3) Soak the wood skewers: In a shallow bowl or pan, soak the wood skewers in cold water for 20 minutes before grilling.
4) Prepare the kebabs: Alternating bell pepper and chicken (and onion, if you like), string along each ingredient making sure to leave room at the bottom of the skewer for you to pick it up.
5) Grill the kebabs: On a hot grill, arrange the kebabs evenly without any overlapping. Grill for 15-20 minutes and rotate every 5 minutes. Half way through, brush on remaining marinade.
OR alternatively, bake the kebabs: In a 375F preheated oven, place kebabs on a greased pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Flip at the half way mark and paint on the remaining marinade.
6) Serve and enjoy! Let kebabs cool and enjoy with your favorite side dishes.
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