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    How to Grill Chicken Kabobs

    Published: Jun 21, 2022 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    Easily acquired pantry staples combine to create a delicious depth of flavor in this recipe where I show you how to grill chicken kabobs.
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    Easily acquired pantry staples combine to create a delicious depth of flavor in this recipe where I show you how to grill chicken kabobs. via @jugglingactmama

    Learn how to grill chicken kabobs for your next barbecue. With a simple marinade made from tangy lime juice and soy sauce, ginger and garlic, this chicken kabob recipe is sure to become a staple for your summer grilling!

    How Cook Chicken Kabobs on the Grill - grilled skewers of marinated chicken on top of grilled vegetables.
    You're going to want to make these juicy chicken kabobs all grilling season!
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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄Equipment
    • 📖 Variations
    • ⭐ Tips
    • Similar Recipes
    • Serving Suggestions
    • How to Grill Chicken Kabobs
    • Chicken Kabobs

    Summertime means time for grilling for us, and these grilled chicken kabobs are so easy! Just add your favorite grilled fruits and veggies and you'll have dinner for a crowd.

    I love the zesty flavor I get by combining green onions, lime juice, and red pepper flake. There's nothing exotic here, just pantry staples that are easily acquired, but they still pack a delicious punch.

    Once I learned how to grill chicken kabobs, I was able to play around with different ingredients and flavor profiles and these yummy kabobs were the result. Food research is the best kind of research, isn't it? I know you'll love them.

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    🧂 Ingredients

    • boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs 
    • soy sauce
    • green onions
    • lime juice, fresh or bottled
    • brown sugar
    • ground ginger 
    • crushed red pepper flakes
    • garlic clove

    This is meant to be a brief overview of our easy grilled chicken kabobs recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined
    2. Marinate the chicken for 8 hours in the fridge
    3. Heat grill 
    4. Cook over medium coals 4-6 minutes or until browned
    5. Turn chicken and continue grilling for 4-6 minutes
    6. Remove from grill when browned and serve immediately
    7. Store leftovers in the refrigerator
    How Cook Chicken Kabobs on the Grill - grilled chicken kabobs with various grilled vegetables on a tray.
    These are the best chicken kabobs for an easy dinner any night of the week.

    🥄Equipment

    The following are affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    Here is what you will need to make this barbecue chicken kabobs recipe:

    • Gas Grill
    • Small Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Bamboo or Metal Skewers

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    📖 Variations

    The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the chicken kebabs recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:

    • Substitute lemon juice for the lime juice.
    • Just before the chicken is done, brush the, with barbecue sauce.
    • For spicier chicken, add a little bit of sweet chili sauce to the chicken kabob marinade.

    ⭐ Tips

    ✔️ If you use wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes first.

    ✔️ Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165-degrees F, according to the USDA.

    Similar Recipes

    Chicken is one of my most favorite things to grill as you can see from the many recipes we have here. Here are some more easy grilling recipes:

    • Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
    • Spicy Grilled Chicken
    • Grilled Lemon Chicken
    Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken
    This Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken has so much flavor and just the right amount of heat.
    Get the Recipe >>>
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    • 40 Clove Garlic Chicken
    • Mediterranean Chicken Casserole
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    Serving Suggestions

    If I'm making chicken kabobs, I love serving them with my Rainbow Grilled Vegetable Kabobs - loads of colorful vegetables like red bell pepper, yellow squash, red onions, etc.

    • Easy Grilled Corn on the Cob
    • Raspberry Mojito
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    How to Grill Chicken Kabobs

    Chicken Kabobs

    Easily acquired pantry staples combine to create a delicious depth of flavor in this recipe where I show you how to grill chicken kabobs.
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: grilled chicken kabobs, how to grill chicken kabobs
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 178kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Gas Grill
    • Small Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Liquid Measuring Cup

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
    • ½ cup soy sauce
    • ¼ cup green onions chopped thinly
    • ¼ cup lime juice fresh or bottled
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 large garlic clove minced

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined
    • Add chicken to marinade
    • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours
    • Heat grill
    • Place chicken on the grill and cook over medium coals 4-6 minutes or until browned
    • Turn chicken and continue grilling for 4-6 minutes
    • Remove from grill when browned and serve immediately
    • Store leftovers in the refrigerator

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1757mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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