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Sweetpotato Chicken Kebabs

Created for the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission by: Bucket List Tummy, Sarah Schlichter MPH, RDN

Recipe

Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 15 kebabs
Calories 87 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1" slices
  • 1 medium squash, cut into 1" slices
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1" squares
  • 1 medium sweetpotato cut into 1" pieces
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

  • If using wooden skewers, start by soaking them overnight in a bowl of water wider than the length of the skewers. This will help prevent burning when baking or grilling. If unable to do this, soak them in water as long as possible before baking.
  • Cut chicken into 1” cubes and cut vegetables into the appropriate shape to slide onto skewers.
  • Place chicken, vegetables, and sweetpotato cubes in a large ziplock bag. Add avocado oil, lemon, garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450° or heat up your grill
  • After letting chicken and veggies marinate, alternate chicken, vegetables, and sweetpotato slices on skewers. Repeat the process until you have filled skewers, leaving 1 inch at top of the stick for holding.
  • Proceed to you preferred method of cooking. Oven Roasting or Grilling for next steps

Oven Roasting

  • Place kabobs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Make sure they are spread evenly apart and are not touching.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and flip skewers to continue baking. Bake for 10-12 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Grilled

  • Place kabobs on a hot grill or grill pan. Make sure they are spread evenly apart and are not touching.
  • Grill for 5-7 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through. Chicken should be cook to at least 165° internally.

Final Steps

  • Once chicken is cooked through, remove from oven or grill and squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice over the stop. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

Notes

Serve with rice or your favorite grain or vegetables.  I like to serve mine with a creamy balsamic dressing for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Chicken Kebabs
Serving Size
 
1 Kebab
Amount per Serving
Calories
87
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4.52
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.61
g
4
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.64
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2.8
g
Cholesterol
 
19.35
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
122.6
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
250.63
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
4.52
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.96
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1.59
g
2
%
Protein
 
7.08
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
2449.51
IU
49
%
Vitamin C
 
15.42
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
12.89
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.39
mg
2
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
3.56
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1KebabCalories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 4.52gProtein: 7.08gFat: 4.52gSaturated Fat: 0.61gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.64gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 19.35mgSodium: 122.6mgPotassium: 250.63mgFiber: 0.96gSugar: 1.59gVitamin A: 2449.51IUVitamin C: 15.42mgCalcium: 12.89mgIron: 0.39mgNet Carbohydrates: 3.56g