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A platter of bbq chicken skewers ready for serving.

BBQ Chicken Kebabs

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Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
Sweet and tangy BBQ Chicken Kebabs will be a big hit at your next backyard party. A little smoky and a little spicy, thanks to a flavorful honey BBQ chicken marinade, these chicken kebabs are perfect for prepping ahead, and the recipe can easily be doubled.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients

For the marinade

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce I use sweet baby rays
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoon oil non flavored oils only
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes

For the skewers

  • 1 medium orange bell pepper cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Chopped parsley to garnish
  • Lime wedges to garnish

Instructions

  • To a large bowl, whisk the ingredients to marinate the chicken; BBQ sauce, honey, oil, soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. Reserve about 1/4 of the sauce to rush the chicken later on.
  • Add the chicken pieces and allow the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Thread a piece of chicken onto a wooden or metal skewer, followed by bell pepper, onion and then a chicken piece and repeat until the end of the skewers.
  • Place the chicken skewers on the griddle or grill pan and cook for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked, turning the skewers often.
  • Once done, brush the reserved marinated sauce over the skewers and garnish the chicken skewers with parsley and lime wedges to serve.

Notes

  • Cut the meat into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. 
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour. 
  • Soak wooden and bamboo skewers in water for a minimum of 30 minutes. 
  • Prep the kebabs up to 24 hours in advance and cover tightly with plastic wrap in the fridge until ready to cook.
  • Cut vegetables slightly smaller than the meat so the meat, which takes longer to cook, remains in contact with the grill. 
  • Experiment with different BBQ sauces for the base of this sauce to get other flavor profiles. 
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to adjust the amount of heat in the sauce. 
  • We love chicken breasts, but boneless, skinless chicken thighs would be juicy and flavorful. 
  • Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when checked with a meat thermometer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1425mg | Potassium: 939mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 1150IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
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