Description
Honey chicken kabobs blend sweet and savory flavors from Middle Eastern cuisine, creating a perfect grilling sensation. Succulent marinated chicken pieces caramelize on skewers, delivering irresistible taste sensations you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken breast, cut into cubes
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Additional:
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by blending honey, soy sauce, vegetable oil, minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Immerse chicken cubes thoroughly in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage, then seal and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to intensify flavor absorption.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Heat outdoor grill to 400°F (medium-high heat) with clean, lightly oiled grates.
- Alternate threading marinated chicken cubes, colorful bell peppers, and sliced onions onto prepared skewers, creating balanced and visually appealing kabobs.
- Place kabobs on preheated grill, rotating every 4-5 minutes to ensure even cooking and beautiful caramelization.
- Cook for approximately 12-15 minutes, monitoring internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Remove kabobs from grill, allowing them to rest for 3-4 minutes to retain juiciness and redistribute internal moisture.
- Transfer to serving platter, garnish with optional fresh herbs, and serve immediately while hot and flavorful.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, ideally 4-8 hours or overnight for maximum taste absorption.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for tender, juicy kabobs that cook evenly and quickly.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and potential flame flare-ups.
- Customize kabobs by adding alternative vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition and variety.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 448 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg