Baked Chicken and Vegetable Skewers with Bacon Wrap

These Baked Chicken and Vegetable Skewers are a delicious and hearty meal perfect for any day of the week. Marinated chicken fillets, paired with fresh vegetables, are wrapped in smoky bacon and baked to perfection. The blend of spices adds a flavorful kick that complements the juicy chicken and tender veggies. This recipe is easy to prepare, visually appealing, and guaranteed to be a hit with everyone!

Preparation Time:

• Total Time: 1 hour
• Active Time: 25 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes (including marinating and baking)

Ingredients:

• Chicken:
  • 3 chicken fillets (approx. 500 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Vegetables:
  • 2 onions, cut into chunks
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into chunks
  • 6 potatoes, cut into chunks
• Seasonings:
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• Other Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 300 g (10.5 oz) smoked cooked bacon, cut into strips
  • Wooden skewers
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Baking Supplies:
  • 3 pieces of baking foil
  • 2 pieces of baking paper

Directions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:
   • Cut the chicken fillets into bite-sized pieces.
   • Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
   • Cover with cling film and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
   • Cut the onions, tomatoes, and potatoes into chunks.
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the vegetables with 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, ½ teaspoon of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon of dried garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of dried thyme.
   • Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and toss to coat evenly.
3. Assemble the Skewers:
   • Preheat your oven to 240°C (464°F).
   • Alternate threading the marinated chicken, onion, tomato, and potato chunks onto the wooden skewers.
   • Wrap each skewer with a strip of smoked bacon.
4. Prepare for Baking:
   • Place a piece of baking paper on top of a piece of baking foil for each skewer.
   • Place the assembled skewers on the prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake the Skewers:
   • Place the skewers in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
6. Garnish and Serve:
   • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
   • Serve hot and enjoy!

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