Chicken · 20 min
Chili Chicken Skewers with Ranch Cabbage, Apple & Cucumber Slaw
- 20 min
- 2–6 servings
- 597 kcal / serving
Crisp slaw with avocado and apple complements smoky chicken on chili-spiked skewers, making a quick weeknight staple. The combination balances fresh textures with a creamy ranch finish for a satisfying, weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 1avocado
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- ½English cucumber
- 1Granny Smith apple
- 45 mlranch dressing
- ½ (14 oz) bagshredded cabbage (coleslaw mix)
- avocados
- Granny Smith apples
- English cucumbers
From the pantry: chili powder, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · colander · cutting board · grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet · measuring spoons · metal or wooden skewers (optional) · mixing bowls · stirring spoon · tongs
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Produce
- 1avocado
- ½English cucumber
- 1Granny Smith apple
- ½ (14 oz) bagshredded cabbage (coleslaw mix)
- avocados
- Granny Smith apples
- English cucumbers
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
Sauces, oils & condiments
- 45 mlranch dressing
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocado | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| chicken breasts, boneless skinless | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| English cucumber | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| Granny Smith apple | 1 | ||
| ranch dressing | 45 ml | 90 ml | 135 ml |
| shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix) | ½ (14 oz) bag | 1 (14 oz) bag | 1 ½ (14 oz) bags |
| Granny Smith apples | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- If using wooden skewers, soak 4–6 in water while you prep.
- Pat the chicken dry, cut into 1-inch pieces, and rub with chili powder, garlic powder, and salt; thread onto skewers and place them on a plate.
- Heat a grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet over medium-high heat and brush lightly with oil.
- Cook the skewers, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through, about 8–10 minutes; transfer to a clean plate.
- Rinse and dry all produce.
- Dice the cucumber into medium pieces and place in a medium bowl.
- Core and dice the apple; add to the cucumber in the bowl.
- Halve and pit the avocado, scoop the flesh into the bowl with the cabbage and ranch dressing, and toss to make the slaw.
- Divide the skewers and the slaw between plates and serve.
Two tips
- Prepare the slaw ahead by chopping the vegetables and mixing in the dressing, then refrigerate until serving.
- In the slaw, swap part of the cucumber for extra apple if you want a fruitier crunch.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 597 kcal
- Protein
- 43 g
- Carbs
- 33 g
- Fat
- 35 g
- Fiber
- 13 g
- Sodium
- 310 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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