Best 7 How To Bbq Chicken Kabobs Recipes

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Barbecue chicken kabobs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for grilling season, but they can also be cooked in the oven or on a stovetop. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, chicken kabobs are sure to please. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that suits your taste.

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BBQ CHICKEN SKEWERS



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If you're looking to spice up your next grilled skewers, try these dry rub BBQ Chicken Skewers with peppers and onions. An easy recipe ready in about 40 minutes.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((or less for a milder flavor))
1 tablespoon brown sugar (**)
2 boneless chicken breasts ((cut into cubes))
3 green peppers ((cut into thick pieces))
3 red peppers ((cut into thick pieces))
1 large onion ((cut into thick pieces))
10-12 skewers ((soaked for at least 30 minutes))
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • If you are using wooden skewers, it is important to soak them first. You can soak them overnight or at least 30 minutes before making the kebabs.
  • In a small bowl mix together BBQ seasonings.
  • Season chicken with BBQ seasonings. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  • To a skewer, rotate adding in chicken, peppers, and onions, repeat until the skewers have been filled about 1/2 way (about 3-4 pieces of each).
  • Preheat a grill to 400º Fahrenheit.
  • Add skewers to the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, brushing with olive oil several times during grilling. Turn the skewers occasionally and grill until temperature reaches 165ºF internally.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 605 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE JUICIEST GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS



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Learn how to make the juiciest grilled chicken kabobs with this classic recipe. See notes above for different seasoning options too.

Provided by Ali

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness and brined in saltwater (*see easy instructions below)
1 Tablespoon melted butter or olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika (I prefer smoked paprika)
optional: fresh lemon wedges

Steps:

  • To brine the chicken breasts, fill a large bowl with 1 quart of warm water and 1/4 cup kosher salt. Stir to combine until most of the salt is absorbed. Add the whole chicken breasts and let them sit in the mixture to brine for 15 minutes. Or you can also also cover the bowl and refrigerate for up to 6 hours. Remove the chicken breasts from the brine, rinse them with cold water, then pat them dry with some paper towels. (If the chicken breasts you purchased have already been pre-brined in a sodium solution, skip this brining step completely.)
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes before using.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Add them to a large mixing bowl and drizzle evenly with the olive oil. Toss to combine.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika until combined. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken. Then toss for 1 minute, or until the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning. Thread the chicken evenly onto the skewers.
  • Once the grill is hot, place the chicken kabobs evenly on the grill. Cook for 10-14 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (no longer pink on the inside).
  • Transfer the kabobs to a clean plate, and loosely tent with aluminum foil. Let the chicken rest for at least 5-10 minutes.
  • Then serve warm while the chicken is hot and juicy, drizzled with freshly-squeezed lemon juice if desired. Or, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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

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.

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EASY GRILLED CHICKEN SHISH KABOBS



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Easy Grilled Chicken Shish Kabobs are a great one dish meal off the grill or can be broiled. Leaving a bit of space between the ingredients to ensure thorough cooking.

Provided by Toni Dash

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup Vegetable Oil
¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
¼ cup Sweet Chili Sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon diced Ginger
2 medium Garlic Cloves (, diced)
1 pound boneless skinless Chicken Breasts (rinsed, patted dry with paper towel and cut into 1 ¼ inch cubes)
2 large Bell Peppers ((any colors), seeded and cut into 1-inch squares)
8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms (, cleaned by gently rubbing with a damp paper towel)
1 large Red Onion (, cut into 1-inch squares)

Steps:

  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a zipper close gallon plastic bag. Seal bag, and shake vigorously to combine.
  • Add the chicken, peppers, mushrooms and onion to the bag; squeeze out as much air as possible and seal. Massage the bag contents to coat the meat and vegetables with the marinade. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove the marinated ingredients and discard the marinade. Tip: the bag can be poured out into a colander allow excess marinade to drain from ingredients into the sink.
  • Thread 10-12 skewers with the chicken and vegetables, alternating on the skewers and leaving about 3 inches at the blunt end. Allow a bit of space between ingredients (refer to photos for an example).
  • Heat the grill to medium heat (around 350 degrees).
  • Place skewers on the grill with a strip of foil underneath the end of the skewer if bamboo. Close the lid and allow kabobs to cook 10-15 minutes, rotating them on each side during the cooking (2-3 minutes a side).
  • Check to ensure the chicken has no pink color in the middle before removing all the skewers from these grill. Allow to sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 266 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS



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These grilled chicken kabobs are made with marinated chicken and colorful vegetables, all threaded onto skewers and cooked to perfection. An easy dinner that can also be baked in the oven!

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Main

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
2 small zucchini (cut into 1 inch slices)
1 red onion (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Place the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic and salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Whisk to combine.
  • Add the chicken, bell peppers, zucchini and red onion to the bowl. Toss to coat in the marinade.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
  • Soak wooden skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
  • Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN KABOBS



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These Chicken Kabobs are made with chicken breasts, a flavorful chicken kabob marinade and vegetables. This colorful meal is easy to make on the grill or in the oven.

Provided by Kristine Rosenblatt

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 small or 1 medium zucchini (sliced into ½-inch thick rounds)
1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 small red or yellow onion (cut into 1-inch chunks with a few layers still together)
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in a dish of warm water for at least 20 minutes.
  • Combine the chicken marinade ingredients in a zip-top bag or dish: olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning and black pepper. Squish to mix in the bag or whisk if using a dish.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the marinade. Make sure that all of the chicken is coated with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Place the zucchini rounds and chopped bell peppers in a baking dish or bowl. Drizzle with the 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss gently to coat. Add the onion to the bowl last and mix in very gently so that the onion layers stay together as best as possible.
  • Put the chicken and vegetables on the skewers, dividing evenly between the 8 skewers and arranging the vegetable pieces in between the chicken pieces. Aim to put about 3 chicken pieces and 2-3 pieces of each vegetable per skewer. Discard all of the used marinade that held the chicken.
  • Grill over medium heat for 12-18 minutes, turning every few minutes to cook all sides evenly. Kabobs are done when chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165° F.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 skewers, Calories 407 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 747 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful chicken and vegetables will make a big difference in the taste of your kabobs.
  • Marinate your chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful sauce or marinade will help it to stay moist and tender while cooking.
  • Skewer the chicken and vegetables tightly: This will help to keep them from falling off the skewers while cooking.
  • Grill the kabobs over medium-high heat: This will help to cook the chicken and vegetables evenly without burning them.
  • Flip the kabobs frequently: This will help to ensure that they cook evenly on all sides.
  • Serve the kabobs immediately: They are best when served hot off the grill.

Conclusion:

Chicken kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for summer grilling. By following these tips, you can make sure that your chicken kabobs are cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give chicken kabobs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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