Description
This Easy Grilled Chicken Kabobs recipe features tender, marinated chicken pieces alternated with colorful bell peppers and red onion, all grilled to perfection and brushed with flavorful BBQ sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue, these kabobs are juicy, smoky, and packed with vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3/4 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into bite-size pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the BBQ sauce and olive oil, mixing thoroughly to create the flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the bite-sized chicken pieces into a bowl or large ZipLoc bag and add 3/4 of the BBQ sauce and olive oil mixture. Reserve the remaining 1/4 sauce for brushing later. Refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes and up to a few hours to absorb the flavors. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent burning.
- Prepare vegetables and assemble skewers: Cut the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Thread the chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers, aiming to distribute evenly. This recipe yields about 8 skewers total.
- Preheat and oil the grill: Lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking and preheat the grill to high heat, preparing it for cooking the kabobs.
- Grill the kebabs: Reduce grill heat to medium. Brush the top side of the skewers with half of the reserved BBQ sauce mixture. Place the skewers on the grill, cooking for 5-6 minutes on one side. Flip the skewers over, brush with the remaining sauce, and grill for another 5-6 minutes with the grill lid down. The total cooking time is about 12 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender but crisp.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken leftovers intact to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Soaking wooden skewers is essential to avoid burning on the grill.
- You can substitute the BBQ sauce with homemade sauce or any marinade of your choice.
- Vegetables can be swapped with other favorites like zucchini, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes based on preference.
- To ensure even cooking, cut all ingredients into similar-sized pieces.
