Chef D’s Healthy Kabob Recipes
A Fresh & Flavorful Take on Healthy Grilling
Overview
Looking for a simple, healthy, and delicious way to bring color and nutrition to your plate? Chef D’s Vegetable, Shrimp & Chicken Kabobs are bursting with flavor, fresh ingredients, and that irresistible citrusy zing of lemon juice.
These kabobs are perfect for grilling or roasting, making them a go-to recipe for outdoor cookouts, meal prep, or a light and balanced family dinner. They’re naturally low-sodium, gluten-free, and full of culturally inspired flavor—exactly what Healthy Flavors of the City is all about!
Vegetable, Shrimp & Chicken Kabobs
Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients
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Boneless chicken chunks (breast or thigh)
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Fresh pineapple pieces
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Colorful bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
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Red onions
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Fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
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Cut chicken into even-sized chunks.
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Thread chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onions onto skewers.
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Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the kabobs.
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Grill or bake until chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred.
Shrimp Kabobs
Ingredients
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Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
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Fresh pineapple pieces
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Colorful bell peppers
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Red onions
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Fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
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Toss shrimp with lemon juice.
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Skewer shrimp with pineapple, peppers, and onions.
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Grill over high heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Vegetable Kabobs
Ingredients
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Whole mushrooms
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Red onions
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Colorful bell peppers
Instructions
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Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces.
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Thread onto skewers, alternating colors for visual appeal.
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Brush lightly with olive oil or lemon juice (optional).
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Grill or roast until tender and slightly charred.
Pro Tip:
Soak wooden skewers in water for 20–30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Why This Dish Works
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Naturally low in sodium & sugar
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High in protein and fiber
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Bright, balanced, and great for all diets
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Easy to prep ahead and perfect for groups
See It at Healthy Flavors of the City!
Join Chef D and other local chefs as they serve dishes like these kabobs live at:
🗓 March 29, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Benning Stoddert Recreation Center
🎟️ Free & Open to the Public – Register at foodjonezifriendz.org
Experience bold, healthy meals made without salt or sugar, and discover how you can enjoy wellness through food—without sacrificing flavor.
Share Your Kabob Creations!
Tried this recipe at home? Tag us at @FoodJonezi and @ChefD_Cooks using #HealthyFlavorsDC to show off your colorful skewers!