Grilled Spiral Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken breast is spiraled onto skewers and grilled after being coated in a fragrant marinade of Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, basil, garlic, and Parmesan. The mustard brings a tangy edge while the herbs and cheese add depth, making these easy skewers a flavorful choice for a make-ahead dinner, cookout, or casual gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Spiral Chicken Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 50
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/4-inch thickness. Remove the top sheet of plastic. Cut each chicken breast into strips. Roll up and thread onto a skewer.
- 2
Combine parsley, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, basil, and garlic in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over the skewered chicken.
- 3
Place chicken skewers on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until the flavors combine, at least 2 hours.
- 4
Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 5
Uncover the skewers and broil in the preheated oven, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is no longer pink and is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 295.62 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 56.44 g Good Source 113%
- Carbohydrate 5.16 g 2%
- Total Fat 4.84 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.97 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.67 mg High 49%
- Sodium 247.44 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 1.18 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.56 g --
- Added Sugars 1.29 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 113.09 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.8 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 144.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 90.45 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 24.2 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Spiral Chicken Skewers is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 295.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Spiral Chicken Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Spiral Chicken Skewers?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 295.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Spiral Chicken Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grilled Spiral Chicken Skewers healthy?
- Grilled Spiral Chicken Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 295.62 calories and 56.44 g of protein, or 113% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 247.44 mg (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Mustard and Garlic, 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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