Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make grilled meal featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Skewered with fresh onions and colorful bell peppers, these kabobs are perfect for a sunny day barbecue or a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 5-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp garlic, minced
Vegetables
- 2 large onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 4 sweet bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
- Skewers
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, combine vegetable oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ground black pepper. Stir well to create an even marinade.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the cubed chicken pieces to the marinade bowl. Ensure all pieces are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop; longer marination enhances taste.
- Preheat Grill: When ready, preheat your grill to high heat to ensure a nice sear and even cooking.
- Prepare Skewers: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the leftover liquid. Thread the chicken cubes alternately with onion and bell pepper pieces onto skewers.
- Oil Grill Grate: Lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking of the kabobs during cooking.
- Grill Kabobs: Place the skewers onto the hot grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and juices run clear.
- Serve: Remove kabobs from the grill and serve hot, either on the skewers or plated.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for longer than 2 hours or overnight for deeper flavor penetration.
- Use a mix of colorful bell peppers to add brightness and nutrition.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning on the grill.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- For a low-sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 227 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg
