Raspberry Cold Chicken-Cheese Kabobs
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
Ingredients
Scale
For the Kabobs:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 6 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed (or your preferred mild cheese)
- 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green)
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced into thick rounds
- 12 wooden or metal skewers
For the Raspberry Dressing:
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Cook the Chicken: Boil, grill, or bake the chicken until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Let it cool, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Cut the Cheese & Vegetables: Cube the mozzarella cheese and slice the cucumbers into rounds.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, mash the raspberries and mix with honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
Assemble the Kabobs:
- Layer the Ingredients on Skewers:
- Start with a raspberry, followed by a cube of cheese, a piece of chicken, a grape, and a cucumber slice.
- Repeat the pattern until the skewer is full, leaving space at the ends for easy handling.
- Drizzle with Dressing: Lightly brush or drizzle the raspberry dressing over the kabobs for extra flavor.
Chill & Serve:
- Refrigerate for 10 Minutes: Let the kabobs chill in the fridge to enhance the flavors and keep them fresh.
- Garnish & Serve: Arrange on a platter, garnish with extra raspberries, and enjoy cold!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings (makes about 12 kabobs)
- Calories: 250-300
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 20g