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Published: June 20, 2018 Last Modified: April 25, 2019 By Sara 150 Comments

Grilled Chicken Kabobs

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These grilled chicken kabobs are made with marinated chicken and colorful vegetables, all threaded onto skewers and cooked to perfection. An easy dinner that can also be baked in the oven!

Chicken skewers are a classic summer dinner option. This version includes a sweet and savory honey garlic marinade and plenty of fresh vegetables. Serve your chicken kabobs over rice for a complete meal.

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A plate of grilled chicken kabobs made with marinated chicken and colorful vegetables.

Kabobs are one of my favorite grilling options. I make these grilled chicken kabobs constantly during the summer months, they’re a perfect combination of tender marinated chicken with a variety of veggies.

HOW DO YOU MAKE GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS?

The marinade is the most important part of this recipe since it brings the majority of the flavor to these chicken kabobs. Whisk together your ingredients for the marinade then toss in your chicken and veggies to soak for a minimum of an hour. Thread the deliciously marinated chicken and veggies onto your skewers, cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, and you have mouthwatering grilled chicken skewers!

Zucchini, red peppers, yellow peppers and red onion for grilled chicken skewers.

These skewers are pretty versatile and can be cooked on an outdoor or indoor grill, or broiled in the oven. Whichever way you choose to do it, be sure to soak your wood skewers in cold water for at least 20 minutes to keep them from burning. Wooden skewers have a tendency to burn, catch on fire, and then easily break when trying to eat off of them. Soaking the skewers helps alleviate those issues.

Chicken kabobs on a grill pan.

You can use chicken breasts or thighs, it’s up to you and doesn’t matter which are used. If you don’t like the veggie combination I chose, just simply substitute your own favorites! That’s the great thing about these grilled chicken kabobs, they’re easily adjusted to fit each person’s taste.

Some other great vegetable substitutions are

  • Mushrooms
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Potatoes
  • Asparagus

Cooked grilled chicken kabobs on a grill pan.

WHAT IS THE BEST AND SAFEST WAY TO EAT A SKEWER?

The safest way to eat a skewer is by sliding the finished ingredients off into a dish instead of eating straight from a stick. Usually it’s not a problem for adults to eat it straight from the skewer. However, it’s advised that children have their skewer disassembled and placed in a dish for consumption.

HOW LONG IS THE BEST TIME TO MARINATE CHICKEN?

If you marinate chicken for at least an hour, you will get a good taste of the flavors. However, the longer you leave it in the marinade, the stronger the flavors will become as they will soak into the chicken and veggies more. If you can swing it, up to 8 hours of marinating is suggested for optimal soak time.

Grilled chicken kabobs with peppers, onion and zucchini.

There is nothing more satisfying than a delicious meal that’s also super easy. You know how it can go with kids; one kid likes this and the other kid likes that, and dinner can feel like you’re being stretched a million ways. That’s why I love these grilled chicken kabobs, they make everyone happy with little effort.

MORE KABOB RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers
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  • Mojo Fish Kabobs
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A plate of grilled chicken kabobs made with marinated chicken and colorful vegetables.
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Grilled Chicken Kabobs

These grilled chicken kabobs are made with marinated chicken and colorful vegetables, all threaded onto skewers and cooked to perfection. An easy dinner that can also be baked in the oven!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 278kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 small zucchini cut into 1 inch slices
  • 1 red onion cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Place the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic and salt and pepper in a large bowl. 
  • Whisk to combine.
  • Add the chicken, bell peppers, zucchini and red onion to the bowl. Toss to coat in the marinade.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
  • Soak wooden skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
  • Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

Broiler instructions: Preheat the broiler. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Place the skewers in a single layer on the sheet pan. Broil for 5 minutes, then flip the skewers and broil on the other side for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1145IU | Vitamin C: 106.5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Hannah says

      June 13, 2022 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing! I cooked it all and cut it into tiny bits for my 1 year old and she loved it. There is so much flavor. 10/10

      Reply
    2. Patsy says

      June 7, 2022 at 3:05 am

      5 stars
      I have made this multiple times and is always a winner. I have turkey tils and was wondering how this marinade would work?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 8, 2022 at 7:06 am

        I’m not familiar with turkey tils but I think this marinade would work fine for turkey!

        Reply
    3. Mary Ann says

      May 14, 2022 at 5:43 pm

      Delicious, love your recipe. My husband said it was great and for him that is rare. I like how you can see your comments & ask questions. Cooked them in oven broiler at 400 but moved up to 425. Had to cook about 20 min. but kabobs were delicious & looked like your picture.
      Easy clean up, used foil on my broiler pan.
      Thank you! I will check out more if your recipes.

      Reply
    4. John Dvoracek says

      May 8, 2022 at 10:32 pm

      5 stars
      Like others have commented, I had to double the marinade to cover all ingredients. Due to time, I only marinated for one hour, but the chicken was still easy to cut with a fork. I cooked on my Big Green Egg charcoal grill using an elevated grate with the egg thermometer around 400-420F. I gave the first side 10 minutes, then flipped and rearranged to even the heat exposure. The second side went for about 8 minutes stopping when the chicken reached 160F. I removed, covered with foil and rested for several minutes while preparing the plates, drinks, etc. This was a Mother’s Day meal for my wife whose favorite “meat” is chicken, and we all enjoyed it very much.

      Reply
    5. Danielle says

      April 18, 2022 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      I just have to post and say I have made this recipe so many times now and every time it is a huge hit. My children LOVE it! They request it for special meals (birthday dinners) and we eat it about once per week in the summer. Thank you for posting this recipe, it’s the best!

      Reply
    6. Brittani says

      April 6, 2022 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! Definitely seemed to be more tender the last time I made it when I marinaded for 4 hours instead of the minimum. It also worked great with maple syrup instead of honey (which I was avoiding so my less-than-one-year-old could have some without me having to keep his separate).

      Reply
    7. Gail says

      April 1, 2022 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      Very good ! I used the broiler method and added mushrooms. Yum

      Reply
    8. Bridget says

      January 3, 2022 at 7:18 am

      Quick question. I need to double the marinade recipe to cover all the meat and veggies. Will the soy doubled make the meal too salty?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 6, 2022 at 10:06 am

        If you’re concerned about salt you can use 1.5 times the soy sauce and then double everything else!

        Reply
        • Stanley says

          May 2, 2022 at 7:35 am

          5 stars
          Another idea for reducing salt: Use Braggs Liquid Aminos in place of soy sauce. Delicious!

          Reply
    9. Lovegoodfood says

      November 28, 2021 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      Wow I love this recipe! I didn’t marinate the veggies I used red peppers yellow green and pineapple the chicken was perfect thank you so much for sharing ❤️

      Reply
    10. Verna HALLWORTH says

      August 21, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe. Very tasty. Vegtables were good, nicely cooked. Added a little curry to marinaide. Thanks.

      Reply
    11. Lise Gray says

      August 16, 2021 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      delicious.. have made the marinade this evening, cut up the chicken, left the chicken out until tomorrow a.m, / then cook on the grill tomorrow. I don’t think i needed so much oil, next time will cut it in 1/2. Thanks so much.
      Lise

      Reply
    12. Robyn Easton says

      July 27, 2021 at 4:36 am

      5 stars
      We really enjoyed this! I added a little ginger and red peppers for some zip. Thank you!

      Reply
    13. Deb says

      July 9, 2021 at 1:46 pm

      Delicious! Making them for a party tomorrow.. Can I marinate them for 4 hours. Then thread them on the skewers and put back on the refrigerator for the next day?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 11, 2021 at 8:15 pm

        Yes that will work!

        Reply
    14. Helen says

      July 5, 2021 at 8:33 pm

      Can I marinate the chicken for 18 hours?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 6, 2021 at 11:08 am

        That should be fine!

        Reply
    15. Denise A says

      July 5, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      Can I bake these in the oven, if so what temperature?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 5, 2021 at 3:48 pm

        Oven broiling instructions are at the bottom of the recipe card!

        Reply
        • Stephanie says

          April 3, 2022 at 5:32 am

          It doesn’t show the temperature in the broiling instructions.

          Reply
          • Sara says

            April 6, 2022 at 11:18 am

            I typically broil on high, just keep a close eye on it!

            Reply
    16. Janet from Denver says

      July 4, 2021 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Like some other reviewers, I was a little concerned about marinating the veggies along with the chicken but after they sat in my fridge for 6 hours and grilling, the kabobs turned out perfectly. The zucchini was a little soft and I don’t know how other veggies would stand up to such a long time, but the texture was yummy. My son-in-law hinted that he’d like to have a leftover kabob for his lunch the next day so I sent a couple home with him and I can’t remember the last time my husband asked me to save a recipe but he asked for this twice for this recipe. It’s a definite keeper.

      Reply
    17. rob says

      June 28, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this tonight. Best marinade I’ve had in a long time. Grilled at about 400F for 6 minutes/side and it was perfect.

      Reply
    18. Alyssa says

      June 23, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      Hi! Which soy sauce do you use? I can’t find a good one

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 24, 2021 at 9:27 am

        I use Kikkoman or Trader Joe’s brand!

        Reply
      • rob says

        June 28, 2021 at 3:49 pm

        My Chinese mother in law uses Pearl River Bridge brand Superior Light Soy Sauce. It is definitely better than anything that does not come from China.

        Reply
    19. Linda says

      June 12, 2021 at 5:00 am

      Can I marinate today for 3 hours then remove and put on the skewer for tomorrow. I would be grilling 26 hours later. I’m having a party of 40 and I’m trying to prepare ahead. Thank you

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 12, 2021 at 9:42 pm

        Yes that should be fine!

        Reply
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