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Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Grilled chicken kabobs are made by marinating chicken in a simple mixture made from soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar and then threading it onto skewers and grilling.
- Prep15 min
- Cook15 min
- Total1 hr
- Serves6
Can we agree thatChicken Kabobsare just so fun to eat?! They are a flavorful and simple meal to make during grilling season.
One thing that makes chicken kabobs so delicious is the marinade. It totally makes the meal. The chicken is soaked in a marinade that is made up of soy sauce, honey, garlic and vinegar. It’s sweet, tangy and oh so good.
Chicken kabobsare great served overriceor somegrilled vegetables. I like to pattern the chicken with colorful vegetables on the skewer because its aesthetically pleasing!
Chicken kabobs are really easy to make-think5 minutes prep and you are in business. They are fun to serve when hosting and need something that you can cook up quickly but still tastes worthy of hosting. Your dinner will be on the table in no time when you serve it with an equallyeasy cabbage salad.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe:
- Prep is easy
- Great for your family or a crowd
- Very versatile with ingredients
- Quick and easy cleanup after
Ingredients:
- Chicken:this is the main ingredient, it’s best with boneless skinless chicken breast but feel free to use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer, both are great options
- Soy sauce:I love using soy sauce in marinades because it’s basically liquid salt with extra flavor
- Oil:this helps the marinade works its way onto the chicken and also helps the chicken to not stick to the grill
- Vinegar:this adds some tang and also helps to tenderize the chicken.
- Brown sugar:this helps to balance the salt and vinegar and adds a little sweetness to the chicken
- Worcestershire sauce:one of my favorite ways to add a lot of flavor to meat dishes
- Garlic powder:just a little adds lots of flavor, I like to use this more than fresh garlic because it sticks to the chicken better
See recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities
Substitutions and Variations:
- Chicken thighs or breasts are suitable for this! Both taste yummy
- You can use whatever vinegar you have on hand for this! White, red wine, or rice works great
- Or use thistangy homemade Catalina dressingas the marinade.
- If you add veggies you can literally add whatever you’d like or have on hand! Makes this recipe so flexible and great to use up what you have in the fridge or pantry
Instructions:
- Cutyour chicken up into pieces and set it in a bowl or baggie.
- Mix upyour marinade and add it to the chicken, let it rest for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Threadthe marinated meat onto skewers, grill, and enjoy!
- Find how I grill veggie kabobs to go with the chicken in the notes of the recipe card below!
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long should I marinate chicken for chicken kabobs?
I would shoot to marinate the chicken for a last 2-3 hours. If you have time overnight would be great or 6 hours. If the chicken has time to marinate properly it will be so tender and tasty.
What vegetables grill well for kabobs?
So many options but I like to serve onions, peppers, mushrooms or zucchini. Don’t be afraid to branch out and experiment with different veggies though.
What is the best way to cut chicken for kabobs?
When you are making chicken kabobs you want to make an effort to cut the chicken in uniform sized pieces. You want each picked to be about 1 inch in size.
Do I need to prep the skewers before grilling?
When you used wooden skewers you should put them into water and soak for about 30 minutes. This will prevent the stick to catch on fire.
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