Shrimp and Chicken Skewers

Nothing signals the start of summer more loudly than the smell of a freshly fired up grill! There are so many different foods you can prepare on the grill - burgers, cauliflower steaks, roasted veggies, BBQ chicken, and more; but one of our favorites are kabobs! What's not to love about a meal on a stick? Minimal mess, maximum flavor, and endless variety! Today, we've done chicken and shrimp skewers with a few of our favorite grilled veggies: zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes. But you can absolutely mix and match your favorite proteins and veggies (steak and mushrooms, chicken and broccoli, and so much more)! This dinner's a winner for even the pickiest of eaters. So go ahead and get the whole family skewering and start your Summer off on a healthy and delcious note! #grill

Be sure to give some of these other healthy grilling favorites a try this summer, too:

• Fiesta Lime Cauliflower Steaks
• Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Hasselbacks
• Best Burgers for Holiday BBQs & Grilling Parties
• BLT Cheeseburger
• Lemon Cilantro Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 4-6 oz.* chicken breast, cubed
• 4-6 oz.* peeled shrimp
• 3 oz. mushrooms
• 2 oz. zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 3 oz. combined: sliced peppers, cherry tomatoes, or your favorite veggies
• 2 TBSP. olive oil mixed with Italian seasoning
• Bamboo or metal skewers (if using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 30-60 minutes)

*MRC Clients: refer to your menu for proper protein portion sizes. This recipe uses 1 serving each of chicken breast and shrimp

Instructions:

1. Thread chicken, shrimp and vegetables onto skewers (we needed 4-6 for this recipe).
2. Place kabobs in large, shallow nonaluminum baking dish or plastic zipper bag. Rub Olive Oil and Italian seasonings over kabobs.
3. Grill or broil kabobs, turning every few minutes.
4. Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.

Makes 2 Servings | Serving Size: 1/2 recipe, 2-3 kabobs | One Serving Replaces: 1 protein serving, 1/2 vegetable serving, 1 healthy fat serving