Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Chimichurri Marinade and Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Chimichurri Marinade and Sauce:

*      1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

*      1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

*  2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped

*  2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

*  4 garlic cloves, minced

*  2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

*      1/4 cup red wine vinegar

*  1/2 cup olive oil

*      1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)

*      Salt and pepper to taste

For the Chicken Kabobs:

* 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes

*. 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks

*. 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks

*. 1 red onion, cut into chunksInstructions

*. Wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using)

Instructions:

1.  Make the Chimichurri Sauce:

• In a food processor or blender, combine parsley, cilantro, sage, basil, garlic, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Blend until smooth but slightly chunky.

• Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.

• Set aside half of the Chimichurri for serving as a sauce and use the other half as the marinade.

2.  Marinate the Chicken:

• In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, add the chicken cubes and pour half of the Chimichurri marinade over them. Toss to coat.

• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).

3.  Assemble the Kabobs:

• Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with pieces of bell peppers and red onion.

4. Grill the Kabobs:

• Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

• Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).

• .Brush with a bit of the reserved Chimichurri during the last few minutes of cooking for extra flavor. Serve immediately as a side dish with your favorite protein, or enjoy it on its own.

5. Serve:

• Transfer the kabobs to a serving platter

• .Drizzle with the reserved Chimichurri sauce and serve immediately. Enjoy your vibrant and flavorful Chimichurri chicken kabobs!

Enjoy!

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“So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun. “

Ecclesiastes 8:15