Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

These chicken kabobs are marinated in a sweet and savory soy sauce and honey mixture that doubles as a basting sauce as the kabobs cook on the grill, adding delicious flavor to every bite of juicy chicken.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Additional time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Course: dinner, grilled, main dish

Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired

Calories: 179

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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Marinade

• ⅓ cup honey
• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Kabobs

• 8 skinless boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1-inch cubes
• 5 small onions cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 medium red bell peppers cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic
• 12 bamboo skewers or as needed, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Tongs
• Basting brush
• Skewers (metal or soaked wooden)
• Grill or grill pan

Method

 

1. To make the marinade: Whisk honey, soy sauce, oil, and black pepper together in a large glass bowl.
2. Remove 1/4 cup of the marinade to a small jar; seal and set aside to use while cooking.
3. Add chicken, onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the marinade in the large bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
4. When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
5. Drain marinade from chicken and vegetables; discard marinade. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto skewers.
6. Place kabobs on the preheated grill. Cook, turning frequently and brushing with reserved marinade, until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 12 to 15 minutes.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 17gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 442mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or other veggies and marinate overnight if desired.

These kabobs can also be cooked under your broiler.

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Make restaurant-worthy chicken kabobs at home with this top-rated recipe. These sweet-savory chicken kabobs are beloved by the Allrecipes community for a few reasons: They’re easy to assemble and grill, they’re super versatile, and (most importantly) they’re absolutely irresistible.

Marinade for Chicken Kabobs

This top-rated recipe features a sweet and savory marinade made with just four ingredients: honey, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and ground black pepper. We love it for its simplicity, but also because it ensures juicy and flavorful chicken kabobs every time.

Chicken Kabob Ingredients

So what will you need besides the homemade marinade? Here’s what else to put on your grocery list:

Chicken: Cut boneless, skinless chicken breast halves into 1-inch cubes.
Onion: You can use any onion variety you want — red, white, or sweet — depending on your flavor preferences. Cut the onion into 2-inch pieces.
Bell peppers: This recipe calls for two red bell peppers cut into 2-inch pieces. You can also use yellow or green peppers.
Garlic: You’ll add two cloves of fresh garlic to the marinade with the other ingredients.
Skewers: You can usually find bamboo skewers in the grilling aisle at your grocery store.

How to Make Chicken Kabobs

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s what you can expect when you make these top-rated chicken kabobs:

1. Make the marinade: Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, oil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Transfer ¼-cup of the marinade to a small jar and seal.
2. Marinate the ingredients: Add the chicken, onions, peppers, and garlic to the marinade in the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours, but preferably overnight.
3. Assemble the kabobs: Drain the chicken and vegetables, then discard the marinade. Thread the ingredients onto the skewers.
4. Grill the kabobs: Grill the skewers on a lightly oiled, preheated grate. Cook, turning frequently and brushing with reserved marinade, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.