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chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is more budget-friendly.

red onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Shallots offer a milder flavor, while yellow onions are more commonly available.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini can add moisture and flavor, while carrots are often less expensive.

Cube chicken thighs and chicken breast.

In a bowl, mix olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, homemade Italian seasoning, white vinegar, ground pepper, and salt.

Mix the chicken with the marinade until well coated.

Thread the marinated chicken onto metal skewers.

Heat a pan over high heat and place the skewers diagonally in the pan.

Sear one side of the skewers until nicely charred, then flip to sear the other side.

Cover the pan with a bowl to trap steam and help cook the inside of the chicken.

Lower the heat after achieving color and char on the skewers.

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