Description
This recipe for honey BBQ chicken kabobs brings together juicy chicken pieces with colorful bell peppers and onions, all glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce. Your family will love these easy-to-make skewers whether you grill them outdoors or cook them on a stovetop grill pan.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Tools:
- Skewers
Instructions
- Fire up the grill to 400°F, creating a medium-high heat zone perfect for searing chicken.
- Whisk together ½ cup honey, ½ cup barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Drop 1 pound chicken breast cubes into the marinade, coating each piece thoroughly. Let the chicken soak up the flavors for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Carefully slide the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, ensuring each piece is secure and evenly distributed.
- Lay the loaded skewers across the hot grill grates. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, rotating to create beautiful char marks.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. Remove kabobs from grill and let them rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
- Transfer kabobs to a clean platter, drizzling any remaining marinade over the top for extra flavor intensity.
Notes
- Wooden skewers need soaking in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and potential fire hazards.
- Alternate chicken pieces with bell peppers or onions on skewers to add color and extra flavor layers.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking without overdrying.
- For gluten-free version, select a certified gluten-free barbecue sauce and confirm all ingredients meet dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg