You don’t need to throw a BBQ to enjoy these chicken and veggie skewers! Thread up marinated chicken breast, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, and zucchini, and let your oven do the work.

When you move past the puree and soft food stage post-op and are ready for something a little heartier, turn to this easy bariatric recipe. These chicken and veggie kabobs are great for meal planning, as you can easily make a big batch, reheat, and serve throughout the week. It’s a heart-healthy recipe you definitely want to include in your bariatric diet!

Serve your skewers over a bed of zucchini noodles for a low-fat, low-carb, and high-protein meal you can enjoy guilt-free after metabolic and bariatric surgery.

This recipe yields four servings you can share with the family, or you can meal prep and store them in separate single-serving containers to enjoy the next few days! Everyone in the family will love it, and bariatric patients will appreciate how easy it is on your digestive system after weight loss surgery.

Ingredients

1 tsp grated lemon zest

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp dried oregano

3 tsp olive oil, divided

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 16 cubes)

16 whole button mushrooms

1 bell pepper, diced

16 cherry tomatoes

4 zucchini, spiralized

Dash of black pepper

1 scoop Bariatric Fusion Unflavored Multi Collagen

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 °F.

Step 2

To make the marinade, stir the lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, and garlic in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

To make the marinade, stir the lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, and garlic in a mixing bowl.

Step 4

To make the marinade, stir the lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, and garlic in a mixing bowl.

Step 5

To make the marinade, stir the lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, and garlic in a mixing bowl.

Step 6

To make the marinade, stir the lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, and garlic in a mixing bowl.

Step 7

To make the marinade, stir the lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, and garlic in a mixing bowl.

Step 8

To make the marinade, stir the lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, 2 teaspoons of olive oil, and garlic in a mixing bowl.

Recipe Note

To save time, buy pre-spiralized zoodles!

Portion size will vary after bariatric surgery based on food stage and tolerance. Consult with your bariatric healthcare team about appropriate food options based on your individual needs.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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