Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make grilled dish featuring tender chicken breast cubes marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, skewered with colorful onions and bell peppers. Perfect for a summer cookout or a flavorful weeknight dinner, these kabobs deliver a delightful balance of sweet, salty, and zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
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 the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine vegetable oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ground black pepper. Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure even blending of all ingredients.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breasts to the marinade bowl. Toss well to coat all pieces thoroughly and make sure the chicken is fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours to let the flavors infuse. Longer marinating will enhance the taste.
- Preheat the Grill: When ready to cook, preheat your grill to high heat to ensure proper searing and cooking.
- Prepare the Skewers: Remove the chicken from the marinade, draining it well and discarding the leftover marinade. Thread the chicken cubes alternately with chunks of onion and bell pepper onto the skewers to create colorful kabobs.
- Oil the Grill Grate: Lightly brush the grill grate with oil to prevent sticking and help cooking evenly.
- Grill the Kabobs: Place the skewers onto the hot grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Serve: Remove the kabobs from the grill and serve either on the skewers or off, as desired. Enjoy your flavorful honey garlic chicken kabobs!
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for even deeper flavor penetration.
- Use wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning.
- Bell peppers can be replaced or mixed with other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms as per preference.
- For a low-sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
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
