Chicken Kabob Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In large shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix garlic, rosemary, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice and 5 tablespoons of the oil. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover or seal; refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil; set aside.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. On 6 (10- to 12-inch) metal skewers, alternately thread chicken, bell pepper and onion, leaving space between pieces.
• Place skewers on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with lemon juice mixture, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender. Discard any remaining lemon juice mixture.

CHICKEN & VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine chicken and vegetables. Drizzle with 1/3 cup dressing and toss to coat. Alternately thread chicken and vegetables onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until chicken is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with remaining dressing during the last 3 minutes.

BEST-EVER GRILLED CHICKEN KEBABS

Steps:

• Place chicken breast pieces in a bowl.
• Pour in enough olive oil to completely cover pieces, squeeze the lemon over them, and then add the garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, salt, and a couple of twists of cracked pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Assemble kebabs, and grill until chicken is no longer pink, about 10-15 minutes depending on your grill.
• Don't overcook them, though.

MARINADE FOR CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together the oil with soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic slices, black pepper and cayenne.
• Place the chicken cubes in the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade.
• Cover and chill for 4 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade.
• Pour marinade into a saucepan then remove the garlic slices and discard; boil for 10 minutes over medium-low heat (start timing the 10 minutes after boiling starts).
• Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers that have been soaked in cold water for 30 minutes.
• Place the skewers on a grill and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, basting with cooked marinade during the last 10-12 minutes of cooking.
• Delicious!

YUMMY HONEY CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce, and pepper. Before adding chicken, reserve a small amount of marinade to brush onto kabobs while cooking. Place the chicken, garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours (the longer the better).
• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Drain marinade from the chicken and vegetables, and discard marinade. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear. Turn and brush with reserved marinade frequently.

THE JUICIEST GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS

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.

CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Marinate - Combine chicken kabob marinade ingredients in casserole dish. Add chicken and allow to marinate 1+ hour, up to 8 hours refrigerated, covered.
• Assemble Skewers - Add chicken and optional vegetables and fruit to skewers leaving room to handle.
• Grill - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush olive oil onto the grate. Brush vegetables with olive oil. Add skewers to grill. Cook 7 minutes and rotate. Cook 7 additional minutes or until juices run clear.
• Rest - Allow the chicken to rest 10 minutes before serving warm. This helps seal in the moisture for the juiciest chicken!
• Marinate - Combine chicken kabob marinade ingredients in casserole dish. Add chicken and allow to marinate 1+ hour, up to 8 hours refrigerated, covered.
• Prep - Preheat cast iron grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush with olive oil.
• Grill - Add skewers. Brush veggies with olive oil. Cook 7 minutes and rotate. Cook 7 additional minutes or until juices run clear.
• Rest - Allow the chicken to rest 10 minutes before serving warm. This helps seal in the moisture for the juiciest chicken!
• Marinate - Combine ingredients for chicken marinade in casserole dish. Add chicken and allow to marinate 1+ hour, up to 4 hours refrigerated, covered.
• Prep - Preheat oven to broil at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line sheet pan with foil or spray with cooking spray.
• Assemble Skewers - Add chicken, fruits and veggies on skewers. Place on sheet pan.
• Broil - Broil 10 minutes. Rotate and bake an additional 10-15 minutes. Check a piece on the middle of a skewer to ensure it's thoroughly cooked.
• Rest - Allow the chicken to rest 10 minutes. Serve warm.

GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS

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.

GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS

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.

TRAEGER MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix together all of the marinade ingredients, and toss in the chicken and mushrooms. Marinade for 30 minutes in the fridge. While marinating, soak the kabob skewers in hot water.
• Remove from the fridge, and start assembling your kabobs. Preheat your Traeger to 450.
• Grill the kabobs for 6 minutes, flip, and grill another 6 minutes. Remove from grill and set aside.
• Place the naan bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes just to heat them up a bit.
• Serve with fresh caesar dressing.

THE BEST EVER BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• To a small bowl add balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, dry basil, salt, and pepper. Whisk together and slowly add in the olive oil whisking the entire time.
• To a large bowl, add chicken cubes and half the balsamic mixture, reserve the rest. Stir to make sure all the chicken is coated. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to marinade.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat (375-400° F).
• Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and start to assemble the kabobs.
• Alternate veggies with chicken on a skewer until everything is used up.
• Place kabobs on the grill and grill each side for 3-4 minutes, until charred. Brush the remaining marinade on the kabobs for one last flavor burst. Grill for 2 more minutes.
• Remove from grill.
• Serve!

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SHISH KABOB

Steps:

• Cut the chicken breast into 1 - 1 1/2 inch pieces and set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix olive oil with minced garlic, paprika, cumin, sumac, cayenne, salt and lemon juice.
• Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and stir well so all pieces are coated with the marinade.
• Cover with a plastic wrap, and place the bowl in the fridge. Marinate the chicken for at least one hour up to 24 hours.
• Once ready to grill, take the bowl out of the fridge.
• Heat the grill to medium heat.
• Thread the chicken pieces and vegetables on skewers.
• Once all the skewers are ready, start grilling the kabobs.
• Grill one side for 5-8 minutes and then grill the other side. Make sure the kabobs are not undercooked.
• Serve warm with your favorite side dish.

CHICKEN KABOB

Steps:

• Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes. In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix onion, garlic, parsley, paprika, pepper flakes, cumin, salt, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and lemon juice. Add chicken; turning to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate, turning chicken occasionally, at least 1 hour to marinate.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Thread chicken and bell pepper pieces on skewers.
• Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cook 9 to 11 minutes, turning occasionally; brushing with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, until chicken is no longer pink in center.

CHICKEN KEBABS

Steps:

• Mix the yogurt, oil, lemon juice, oregano, coriander, paprika, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until fully blended. Add the chicken and mix to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
• Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers, about 5 pieces per skewer, taking care not to pack the chicken pieces too tightly.
• Grill the skewers until the chicken is cooked through (an instant-read thermometer should register 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN KABOBS

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.