Mini chicken skewers

Well today I was a bit stuck on what to cook for myself and the kids. And since they love fruit kebabs (usually banana and strawberries), I thought I'd give it a go with chicken and veg. 

My verdict; it was extremely simple and really tasty. Served on a bed of turmeric rice, it looked vibrant and inviting. Their verdict however was varied. My daughter (who is more adventurous when it comes to flavours) loved it all. My son however was a little choosy. My advice, choose vegetables they like with maybe one addition of something new. 

And the key is in the marinade. It was fresh and zingy with lemon with a subtle note of garlic and herbs. Yum, I wish I'd made more.

So here's a rough guide to what I used.

Ingredients:

1 boneless chicken fillet

Mixed veg of your choice. I used: 

1 small carrot

1/4 green pepper

4 cherry tomatoes halved

1 small onion

Marinade: 

1/2 lemon (juiced)

1 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp mixed herbs 

1 tiny clove of garlic minced

Salt and pepper to taste

Method: 

1) Cube the chicken in thumb size pieces

2) Chop the vegetable in a similar size to the chicken

3) Skewer the chicken and vegetables alternatively on the skewers and dip in the marinade

4) Leave for an hour at least and pop on a baking tray lined with foil

5) Make a parcel with the foil with the skewers inside and bake in the oven at gas mark 7 for 15 minutes. Check if it is ready and put back in for another five minutes if not ready. 

Here's a tip: use vegetables that don't take longer than the chicken to cook. I used carrot and it was still a bit crunchy. My kids didn't mind though!

Give it a go...maybe if you have friends over or got children, they can get stuck in too and give you a hand. It's quick, simple, tasty and fun!!