Description
These Chicken and Sweet Potato Kebabs are a delicious and healthy option for a flavorful meal on the grill. Tender chicken chunks and sweet potato pieces marinated in a blend of spices, honey, and Dijon mustard, then grilled to perfection. A perfect dish for summer BBQs or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
For the kebabs:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For serving:
- wooden or metal skewers
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Parboil the sweet potatoes: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and parboil the sweet potato chunks for 5 to 7 minutes until just fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
- Assemble the kebabs: Thread the marinated chicken and sweet potato pieces onto skewers, alternating between them.
- Grill the kebabs: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates and cook the kebabs for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- These kebabs pair well with a yogurt dipping sauce or over a bed of couscous or quinoa.
- To save time, parboil the sweet potatoes and marinate the chicken ahead of time.
- For oven roasting, bake the skewers at 425°F (218°C) for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
