Skewer the seasons: Easy chicken and zucchini oven recipe

Grill season is gradually fading, but that doesn't mean you must give up on your favourite grilled delicacies. Simple chicken and zucchini skewers can quickly be baked in the oven. It's a tasty alternative to classic meats for dinner, and preparation takes very little time.

Quick skewers with just two ingredients are a recipe for a delicious and light snack or dinner for the whole family. If you add a serving of rice, couscous, or roasted potatoes and a tasty salad, they also work great for lunch.

This is a recipe for a simple and quick dish you can make at the last minute. It works well on busy days and can replace classic hot snacks at parties. You don't have to light up the grill or dig out the forgotten electric grill from the kitchen cabinets because you can bake everything in the oven. It's worth cutting the meat and zucchini into similarly sized pieces to let the flavours meld better.

Marinating the meat beforehand is best, but if you don't have 30 minutes to spare, you can put the skewers straight into the oven. The skewers taste excellent served with rice, couscous, or fresh vegetables. You can also prepare a garlic sauce or another favourite dip for them.

Ingredients:

• 2 small zucchinis,
• 2 chicken breast fillets,
• 40 grams grated Parmesan cheese,
• 1 tablespoon Herbes de Provence,
• 1.5 teaspoons dried garlic,
• 1.5 teaspoons salt,
• 60 millilitres olive oil.

Method of preparation:

Step 1. Cut the chicken fillets into two pieces each, and then cut into medium-sized cubes. Slice the zucchini into medium-sized rounds.

Step 2. Transfer to a bowl, add the olive oil, chopped zucchini, grated Parmesan, Herbes de Provence, dried garlic, and salt, and mix thoroughly. Cover the bowl and set aside in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Step 3. Soak the skewers in water to prevent them from burning in the oven. Skewer the meat and zucchini alternately.

Step 4. Arrange the skewers so that the ingredients do not touch the baking sheet; for example, by resting their ends on a baking mold. This way, they will bake evenly and nothing will stick. Place in an oven preheated to 200°C for 20 minutes.

Step 5. Serve the ready skewers hot with your favourite sides. Enjoy!