Kabobs: Chicken & Vegetable

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 c. Italian Dressing (Wishbone, Paul Newman or Kraft Organic)
  • 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 Tbls. chopped parsley
  • 2 Tbls. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 t. grated lemon peel
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1-in. cubes)
  • 4 c. vegetables of your choice: red/green/yellow peppers, zucchini, onion, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, yellow squash
  • wooden skewers (soak in water ahead of time)

Instructions

In medium bowl, combine dressing, basil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel. Set aside.

On skewers, alternately thread chicken and vegetables; place in a large shallow non-aluminum baking dish.

Pour 1-1/4 c. marinade over kabobs; cover and refrigerate a couple of hours, turning occasionally. Refrigerate remaining marinade.

When ready to grill, remove kabobs, discard remaining marinade.

Grill or broil kabobs, turning and basting with reserved marinade for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked.