Get all the details on the juiciest chicken kabob recipe you've ever tasted! This chicken kabob marinade results in a healthy, vibrant summertime favorite for the grill or beyond.
2peppers(yellow, orange or red, cut into chunks for skewering on the kabobs)
1cuppineapple(cut into chunks for skewers)
Instructions
On the Grill
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!
In the Oven
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!
On the Stovetop
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.
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Notes
Soak your Skewers – if you’re using bamboo skewers, don’t forget to soak them in water for about 30 minutes. This moisture will prevent them from catching fire on the grill!
Marinate the chicken by itself in a container overnight, vs marinating the skewers after they are put together!
You can marinate chicken for as little as an hour or up to eight hours (refrigerated, covered). The longer your marinate, the more it will soak up all the amazing flavors!
Cut Large Pieces – Chicken shrinks as it cooks. Cut large enough chunks that they will stay on the skewers.
Space – Space chicken out on skewers to allow it to cook thoroughly. You can also do meat and veggies on separate skewers if you prefer.
Oil the Grate – Brushing the grate with oil not only creates those beautiful grill marks, but it also prevents the chicken from sticking to the grill.