Healthy Cookout Ideas
420kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat burger buns
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Equipment
- grill
- metal or wooden skewers soak wooden skewers before using
- grill tongs
Method
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Thread chicken, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion onto skewers. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Lightly toast the whole wheat buns on the grill for 1–2 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, combine spinach, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzle with olive oil, season, and toss gently.
- Serve grilled skewers with salad and toasted buns for a balanced meal.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the salad or inside the bun for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately while warm and fresh.
Nutrition
Calories420kcalCarbohydrates28gProtein35gFat18gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat2.5gMonounsaturated Fat9gCholesterol80mgSodium510mgPotassium750mgFiber7gSugar5gVitamin A4200IUVitamin C36mgCalcium130mgIron2.1mg
Notes
Use lettuce wraps instead of buns for a gluten-free version. Double the marinade for use as salad dressing. Swap feta with goat cheese or omit for dairy-free. Tofu or shrimp make excellent substitutions for the chicken. Store salad and chicken separately for freshness.