Description
These juicy grilled chicken kabobs feature a flavorful marinade that keeps the chicken tender and bursting with flavor, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or summer cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Wooden or metal skewers (soaked if wooden)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
- Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, stir to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2-4 hours.
- While the chicken marinates, chop the bell peppers, slice the onion into wedges, and rinse the cherry tomatoes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F). If using a grill pan, heat over medium-high and lightly oil the surface.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces alternately with vegetables onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
- Grill the kabobs for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and has slightly charred edges.
- Let the kabobs rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F. Avoid marinating chicken overnight to prevent texture changes. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 skewers per
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: grilled chicken kabobs, chicken skewers, easy chicken recipe, summer BBQ, marinated chicken, quick dinner