Description
Chicken skewers make the perfect backyard barbecue companion when you’re craving something simple and delicious. Marinated in zesty spices and grilled to golden perfection, these tender bites will definitely become your new favorite summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 can beer (Guinness stout or beer of choice)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 zucchini
- 1 head garlic
- 1 red onion
Supporting Seasonings and Liquids:
- 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Slice 1 ½ pounds chicken breast into 1 ½-inch cubes, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Combine ½ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and remaining dry spices in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour 1 can of beer into the marinade, whisking thoroughly to blend all ingredients.
- Submerge chicken cubes in marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Seal container and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Chop 3 bell peppers into square pieces, slice 1 zucchini into ½-inch rounds, peel 1 head of garlic, and cut 1 red onion into squares.
- Toss prepared vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat grill to 425°F, cleaning grates and reducing to medium heat after initial 10-minute preheating.
- Thread marinated chicken and seasoned vegetables onto skewers, alternating ingredients for balanced flavor.
- Grill skewers for 12-15 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes to ensure even charring and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 3 minutes before serving with preferred accompaniments.
Notes
- Use metal skewers for easy turning or soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Choose vegetables that cook quickly and complement chicken, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or red onions for balanced flavor and texture.
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor, but avoid leaving it longer than 24 hours to prevent the meat from becoming mushy from acid in the marinade.
- Let grilled skewers rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to help chicken retain moisture and ensure even distribution of juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg