Chicken Skewers and Charred Peppers with Herbaceous Vinaigrette
Chicken Skewers and Charred Peppers with Herbaceous Vinaigrette is a healthy, delicious meal. Serve it with a bed of rice and a side of creamy homemade Tzatziki sauce.
Equipment
Ingredients
Vinaigrette:
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic 3 sliced and 3 chopped
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Chili flakes to taste
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Chicken Skewers + Peppers:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-size chunks
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 3 bell peppers
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- Pepperoncini for serving
Instructions
- Vinaigrette: In a bowl or glass jar, combine olive oil, basil, oregano, both vinegars, garlic, honey, chili flakes, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Chicken Prep: In another bowl, mix the chicken, half of the vinaigrette, and smoked paprika. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill Peppers: Grill the peppers on medium-high until charred. Cover in a bowl and let steam for 10 minutes, then peel, deseed, and slice. Submerge in the remaining vinaigrette.
- Grill Chicken: Grill skewers until charred and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Sauce: Mix Tzatziki sauce, mayo, and lemon juice. Add feta cheese and mix well.
- Assemble: Layer rice in a bowl, top with grilled peppers and chicken skewers. Add dollops of feta and drizzle with Tzatziki sauce.
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