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Lemon Ginger Chicken Skewers

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 pound large white button mushrooms halved
  • 1/2 small onion quartered
  • 2 small summer squash cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 large green bell pepper de-seeded, de-ribbed and cut into 1-inch squares
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • bamboo skewers or metal

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill to MEDIUM-HIGH.
  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss well to coat chicken and vegetables then alternately thread them onto skewers.
  • Place skewers on grill. Close grill lid; cook for 10 minutes per side or until chicken juices run clear and vegetables are tender-crisp.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve over Cauli-Rice (process cauliflower in a blender or food processor until it resembles grains of rice; steam “rice” till tender; drain. Toss with salt and pepper to taste then fluff with a fork.) Add braised kale on the side.
NUTRITION: Per Serving: 326 Calories; 10g Fat (26.1% calories from fat); 43g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 99mg Cholesterol; 118mg Sodium. Exchanges: 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
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