Grilled Chicken Skewers with Kabocha Squash, Black Grapes, and Chipotle Sage Yogurt Marinade

Name: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Kabocha Squash, Black Grapes, and Chipotle Sage Yogurt Marinade
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión contemporánea
Ingredients: 1.5 lb skinless chicken breast, cubed; 14 oz kabocha squash; 6 oz seedless black grapes; 3/4 cup plain thick yogurt; 2 tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp fresh sage; 1 tbsp honey; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 medium red onion; 8 skewers skewers

Original grilled skewers with juicy chicken, cubes of kabocha squash, and black grapes that caramelize over the fire. A yogurt marinade with chipotle, sage, garlic, and lemon brings a smoky, herbal, lightly spicy balance.

30 minPrep

18 minCook

48 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g skinless chicken breast, cubed (1.25 inch)
400 g kabocha squash (without semillas, diced small)
180 g seedless black grapes (whole)
180 g plain thick yogurt (for the adobo)
30 g chipotle pepper in adobo (chopped fino)
30 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
45 ml olive oil (divided)
12 g garlic (finely chopped)
6 g fresh sage (chopped)
15 ml honey (for equilibrar the picante)
8 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
3 g smoked paprika (for the calabaza)
160 g red onion (in wedges gruesos)
8 piece(s) skewers (si son of madera, remojar 20 minutos)

Nutrition facts

per serving

332 kcal

Calories

38 g

Protein

15 g

Carbs

13 g

Fat

2.3 g

Fiber

12.7 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Dairy

Instructions

1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
2
In a large bowl, mix the plain yogurt, chipotle pepper in adobo, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, fresh sage, honey, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until a smooth marinade forms.
3
Add the chicken cubes to the bowl and toss well to coat completely with the marinade. Refrigerate for 15 minutes so the flavors can develop.
4
While the chicken marinates, place the kabocha squash in another bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the red onion and toss gently.
5
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400 °F / 205 °C. Clean and lightly oil the grates.
6
Thread the skewers, alternating marinated chicken, kabocha squash, red onion, and black grapes until all ingredients are used. Discard any excess marinade that touched the raw chicken.
7
Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 14 to 18 minutes at 400 °F / 205 °C, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F / 74 °C, the squash is tender, and the grapes are lightly caramelized.
8
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 3 minutes before serving so the chicken juices can redistribute.
9
Serve the skewers hot, making sure each portion includes chicken, kabocha squash, red onion, and grilled black grapes.

Chef tips

Cut the squash into small cubes so it cooks at the same pace as the chicken. For better color and caramelization, keep the grapes whole but dry them well before skewering.

Substitutions

You can substitute kabocha with pie pumpkin or butternut squash steamed for 5 minutes first. Fresh sage can be replaced with fresh thyme. For a dairy-free version, use unsweetened plain plant-based yogurt.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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