Grilled BBQ Chicken Kabobs. Boneless chicken breasts, bell peppers, red onions, and zucchini are placed on skewers, marinated in BBQ sauce, and grilled to perfection.
Welcome to the fifth recipe in our Barbecue Chicken series of recipes. In this version, Grilled BBQ Chicken Kabobs, we are grilling the chicken tenders and placing the chicken on skewers with vegetables. Grilling the BBQ chicken in this recipe offers a whole new eating experience.
Look for more recipes to be coming out in this series, Barbecue Chicken.
Summer is officially here, and that means firing up the grill! Nothing says warm weather and good times like the smell of smoky, delicious BBQ chicken kabobs. But the thought of complicated marinades, precise ingredient lists, and perfectly uniform skewers can feel a little…overwhelming, right? I get it.
My cooking philosophy is all about ditching the stress and embracing the joy of creating something delicious your way. So, forget the rigid recipes and let’s talk about how to make your perfect grilled BBQ chicken kabobs – a version that fits your taste, your pantry, and your schedule.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How To Make Grilled BBQ Chicken Kabobs
Note: soaking wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes before using will help prevent the wood from fraying.
Preparing the Skewers:
- To prepare a skewer, place a cherry tomato at one end. Next, slide on a piece of chicken, bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini. Repeat the chicken, bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini pattern until the skewer is full.
- Cap the other end of the skewer with a cherry tomato. Repeat this process until all the chicken has been placed onto the skewers.
- Place the chicken kabobs in a 9 x11 pan or large platter.
Marinating the Chicken Kabobs:
- In a small bowl, add the BBQ sauce, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil, and mix well.
- Next, brush the BBQ sauce mixture on all sides of each chicken kabob until covered well.
- Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 30 minutes. For best result marinate for 2-3 hours.
Cooking the skewers:
- On a preheated grill, place the skewers one inch apart and cook until the chicken is finished, about 9-12 minutes.
- Rotate the skewers throughout the cooking process, every 2-3 minutes.
How To Serve Grilled BBQ Chicken Kabobs
- Place chicken skewers on a large serving dish. Alternatively, remove the chicken and vegetables from the skewers and serve over your favorite grain.
Invent Your Recipe
I am using boneless chicken breasts for this grilled BBQ chicken kabobs recipe. You could also use boneless pork loin, sirloin steak, or shrimp to make the kabobs.
For the vegetables you can use whichever you like. I would stick to vegetables that grill well, so try eggplant, yellow squash, mushrooms, butternut squash, or carrots. To ensure the vegetables are ready at the same time, cut the vegetables to a similar size.
I used BBQ sauce for this recipe because it is convenient and a popular grocery store item. If you are looking for another convenient option, try Italian dressing. You could always make your own marinate. A favorite of mine is a slightly sweet honey mustard sauce made with honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper.
For more ideas like this Grilled BBQ Chicken Kabobs dish, check out our chicken recipes.
So there you have it – perfectly grilled BBQ chicken kabobs, your way! No stress, no fuss, just delicious food tailored to exactly what you like. Remember, cooking is a journey, not a destination.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different veggies, sauces, and marinades to find your ultimate kabob masterpiece. Most importantly, enjoy the process and the delicious results! Now go forth and grill with confidence! What variations did you try? Share your kabob creations in the comments below!
The Recipe
Grilled BBQ Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8-10 cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Metal or wood skewers
Instructions
- Note: soaking wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes before using will help prevent the wood from fraying.
Preparing the Skewers:
- To prepare a skewer, place a cherry tomato at one end. Next, slide on a piece of chicken, bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini. Repeat the chicken, bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini pattern until the skewer is full.
- Cap the other end of the skewer with a cherry tomato. Repeat this process until all the chicken has been placed onto the skewers.
- Place the chicken kabobs in a 9 x11 pan or large platter.
Marinating the Chicken Kabobs:
- In a small bowl, add the BBQ sauce, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil, and mix well.
- Next, brush the BBQ sauce mixture on all sides of each chicken kabob until covered well.
- Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 30 minutes. For best result marinate for 2-3 hours.
Cooking the skewers:
- On a preheated grill, place the skewers one inch apart and cook until the chicken is finished, about 9-12 minutes.
- Rotate the skewers throughout the cooking process, every 2-3 minutes.
To Serve:
- Place chicken skewers on a large serving dish.
Invent Your Recipe
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