Best 8 Bbq Chicken Kabobs Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, BBQ chicken kabobs are a great option. They're perfect for a summer cookout, a weeknight dinner, or even a party appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have mouthwatering chicken kabobs that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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BBQ CHICKEN KABOBS WITH TEQUILA LIME CILANTRO



BBQ Chicken Kabobs with Tequila Lime Cilantro image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems, plus more chopped leaves, for serving
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems, plus more chopped leaves, for serving
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon tequila
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into twenty-four 1-inch pieces
2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Special equipment: 6 wooden skewers
  • In a large ziptop bag, add the lime juice, cilantro, oil, tequila, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and some black pepper. Mix together and then add the chicken. Let the chicken marinate for 2 hours. During the last 20 minutes, soak the wooden skewers in water.
  • Preheat a grill to medium heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry (discard the marinade). Alternate threading the chicken, zucchini and bell peppers on each skewer. Cook the kabobs, turning after grill marks form, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are charred at the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped cilantro before serving.

SWEET BBQ CHICKEN KABOBS



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Make these better-for-you Sweet BBQ Chicken Kabobs at your next barbecue. These Sweet BBQ Chicken Kabobs have an island vibe thanks to the OJ & pineapple.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (1-1/2 inch)
1 each green and red pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
3 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Thread chicken alternately with pineapple and peppers onto 8 long wooden skewers, using 2 skewers placed side-by-side for each kabob.
  • Mix barbecue sauce and juice concentrate; brush half evenly onto kabobs.
  • Grill 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done, turning and brushing occasionally with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS



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I have fun trying new recipes and creating dishes of my own. I especially enjoy main entrees like this that are a little lighter and that let the food's natural flavors come through. They grill in no time.-Paul Miller, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks
8 to 12 medium fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine the mustard and Worcestershire sauce and water, soy sauce and oil; remove 1/3 cup and set aside for basting. Cut chicken into 1-1/2-in. pieces; add to bag. Seal and refrigerate for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Drain, discarding marinade. , Thread chicken and vegetables alternately on skewers. Baste with reserved marinade. Grill over hot heat for 10 minutes. Turn and baste. Cook 10 minutes more or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts :

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN KABOBS



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The marinade is the key to these great kabobs. They only need 1 hour in the refrigerator to marinate.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 32m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 large green pepper, 1 inch pieces
12 medium mushrooms
18 cherry tomatoes
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Put chicken in large shallow dish.
  • Drain pineapple, keep 1/2 cup juice.
  • Set pineapple aside.
  • Mix juice with the next 7 ingredients in small pan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, reserve marinade.
  • Alternate chicken, pineapple, green pepper, mushrooms, and tomatoes on skewers.
  • Grill kabobs over hot coals 20 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Turn and baste frequently with marinade.
  • Serve over hot rice.

BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS



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See how easy it is to make BBQ Grilled Chicken Kabobs with this handy video! Discover how tasty-and how simple-BBQ Grilled Chicken Kabobs can be. Plus, not only are they delicious and quick to prepare, but they are a Healthy Living recipe, too!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
6 cups assorted cut-up fresh vegetables (red peppers, mushrooms, onions, zucchini)
1 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers alternately with vegetables.
  • Grill 10 to 15 min. or until chicken is done, turning after 8 min. and brushing with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce for the last 5 min.
  • Serve with remaining barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 740 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

GRILLED BARBECUE CHICKEN KABOBS



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Simply delicious chicken and veggie skewers with a tangy citrus sauce go from the grill to the table in no time.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small microwavable bowl, mix barbecue sauce and marmalade. Remove 1/4 cup of the sauce mixture to small dish; set aside.
  • On each of 4 (11-inch) metal skewers, thread chicken pieces, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece. On 4 additional skewers, thread onion and bell pepper chunks, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece. Brush chicken and vegetables with oil; sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning kabobs 2 or 3 times and brushing chicken and vegetables with reserved 1/4 cup sauce mixture during last 5 to 8 minutes of grilling, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Microwave remaining barbecue sauce mixture uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated. Serve sauce with kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET BBQ CHICKEN KABOBS



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Make and share this Sweet BBQ Chicken Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups pineapple chunks (about 1/2 cored, peeled pineapple)
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 green pepper, cut into chunks
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Steps:

  • Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes; drain.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Using 8 long wooden skewers, (two, side by side, for each kabob) thread chicken alternately with peppers and pineapple onto skewers, to create 4 kabobs.
  • Mix barbecue sauce and juice; brush on kabobs.
  • Grill kabobs 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.5, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 400.1, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 32.9, Protein 25.5

GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS



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Grill up some excitement with this great recipe. When tender chicken kabobs are flavored with La Choy® Stir-Fry Sauce and served over UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Jasmine, delicious things happen.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

PAM® Grilling Spray
½ cup La Choy® Teriyaki Stir-Fry Sauce and Marinade
2 tablespoons La Choy® Soy Sauce
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 cup cherry tomatoes
½ medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 (6 inch) bamboo skewers
2 (8.5 ounce) packages UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Jasmine

Steps:

  • Spray cold grate of gas grill with cooking spray. Preheat to medium-high heat. Meanwhile, combine teriyaki sauce and soy sauce in small bowl.
  • Thread pieces of chicken and vegetables on each skewer. Grill 5 minutes; turn over and brush with sauce mixture. Grill 5 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender. Turn again and brush second side with remaining sauce; grill until sauce is hot, being careful not to burn.
  • Heat rice according to package directions. Serve kabobs with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 2111.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are both good choices for kabobs. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
  • Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces. This will help them cook evenly. If the pieces are too large, they may not cook through properly.
  • Marinate the chicken. Marinating the chicken in a flavorful marinade will help to keep it moist and juicy. You can use a store-bought marinade or make your own.
  • Skewer the chicken. Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating them with vegetables or other ingredients.
  • Grill the kabobs over medium heat. Cook the kabobs for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the kabobs with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces for chicken kabobs include tzatziki sauce, hummus, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Chicken kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for summer grilling. They can be made with a variety of different ingredients, so you can customize them to your own taste. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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