Chicken & Vegetable Yakitori

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 4 (1/4-lb.) thin-sliced chicken breasts, each split lengthwise
• 32 (1-inch) squares orange or red bell pepper (about 1 1/2 peppers)
• 32 (1/2-inch-thick) rounds small zucchini (about 3 zucchini)
• 32 grape or cherry tomatoes

Makes 4 Servings (2 chicken & 2 vegetable skewers)

1. Soak 16 (12-inch) bamboo skewers in water to cover for 20 minutes. Combine soy sauce, garlic, lemon zest, and cayenne in medium bowl. Add chicken and marinate, turning frequently, 10 minutes.
2. Preheat broiler. Cover broiler pan with aluminum foil. Thread chicken onto 8 skewers. Discard excess marinade. Thread bell pepper, zucchini, and tomatoes alternately onto 8 remaining skewers., leaving about 1/4-inch space between each piece.
3. Arrange chicken and vegetable skewers on broiler pan and spray with nonstick spray. Broil 5 inches from heat, turning once, until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes, and vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.

WW POINTS VALUE: 4 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Tastier than Takeout Cookbook. Who does not love shish kebabs? Shish kebabs are a colorful meal that can burst with flavor when they are done right. Japanese food is so simple and delicious you can make it at home. These shish kebabs are so simple yet so flavorful. If the weather is nice, you can cook these  on the grill for the same amount of time and the shish kebabs will still be delicious and juicy. Don't forget to soak the wooden bamboo skewers in water before using them so they will not burn during the cooking process.