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Balsamic chicken skewers
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Get your BBQ going with these balsamic chicken skewers and serve with barbecued or roasted peppers.
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Serves: 4
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Prep time: 10 mins
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Cooking time: 20-25 mins
Ingredients
- 6tbsp balsamic syrup
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 (each) large red, yellow and green pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large handfuls of rocket leaves
- Bamboo skewers
Method
- Place the balsamic syrup into a large non-metallic dish. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of lightly oiled cling film and bash with a rolling pin until flattened and almost twice their original size.
- Cut into thick 3cm strips, place in the marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and allow to marinate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Load onto 8 soaked bamboo skewers, weaving the chicken until each skewer is full.
- Cook over the hot coals of the barbecue for approx 10 mins, turning once until the skewers are cooked through.
- Meanwhile, place the peppers into a roasting tin with the olive oil and toss to coat. Roast in a preheated oven or cook on an open-holed barbecue frying pan for 20-25 mins until lightly charred and softened. Toss with rocket leaves and serve with the balsamic chicken skewers.
Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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