Chicken and Chorizo Skewers
Chicken and Chorizo Skewers pair tender, juicy chicken with smoky Spanish chorizo, offset by sweet pops of red onion and bell pepper. A bright splash of sherry vinegar, oregano, and a hint of cayenne adds tang and gentle heat, letting the grill kiss everything with char. Ideal for a weeknight cookout or casual gathering, they’re bold, balanced, and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Chorizo Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Put the chicken and chorizo in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, sherry vinegar, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; stir until the chicken and chorizo are fully coated.
- 3
Thread the chicken, chorizo, red onion, and bell pepper evenly onto 4 skewers, ensuring each piece of chicken touches 1 piece of chorizo. Set the skewers on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, 15 to 30 minutes.
- 4
Grill on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 344.2 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 28.61 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 7.83 g 3%
- Total Fat 22.18 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 6.38 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 116.73 mg High 39%
- Sodium 814.56 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 1.01 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.29 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 539.75 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 17.07 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 48.14 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken and Chorizo Skewers is a Portuguese appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Oregano, Olive Oil, and Red Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 344.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Chorizo Skewers?
- It is a Portuguese recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken and Chorizo Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Oregano, Olive Oil, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken and Chorizo Skewers?
- Explore these Portuguese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Chorizo Skewers?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 344.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Chorizo Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken and Chorizo Skewers healthy?
- Chicken and Chorizo Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 344.2 calories and 28.61 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 814.56 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.38 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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