enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppression of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day----Thomas Jefferson

Monday, March 20, 2017

grilled chicken et vegetable skewers

1 1/2    lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 5, cut n2 1 1/2-in wide strips
3          tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided, more for dressing
coarse salt et freshly ground pepper
2           med zucchini, cut crosswise n2 1-inch-thick rounds
16          med. cipollini onions, 10ozs, peeled
16           medium cremini mushrooms, about 8ozs, trimmed
1             lemon, zested et juiced
1/2          cup coarsely chopped gresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1.    soak ten 12-inch wooden skewers in water 30mins; drain. preheat grill over med-high heat. meanwhile, toss chicken w/1tbsp oil; season w/salt et pepper. toss vegetables w/remaining 2 tbsps oil; season w/salt et pepper. divide chicken among 4 skewers. skewer vegetables separately, using 2 skewers for each vegetable.

2.     place onion skewers on grill; cook 5mins. add chicken et zucchini skewers; cook, turning occasionally, 5mins. add mushroom skewers; cook until chicken et vegetables are cooked through et charred in places, 10mins. dress w/lemon zest et juice, oil, et parsley. skewers can be assembled et refrigerated up to 3hrs ahead; let sit at room temperature 30mins b4 grilling.