Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs are tender, juicy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, combined with fresh colorful vegetables and grilled to perfection. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, backyard barbecues, or any occasion where you want a flavorful, healthy, and visually appealing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
Marinade & Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended, creating the signature glaze that coats the chicken and veggies.
- Cube and Marinate Chicken: Cut the boneless chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces. Place them in a bowl, pour over half the marinade, and let it soak for at least 20 minutes to infuse every morsel with flavor.
- Chop Vegetables: While the chicken marinates, cut bell peppers and red onions into similar-sized chunks to ensure even cooking when grilled with the chicken.
- Assemble the Kabobs: Thread the marinated chicken and vegetables alternately onto soaked wooden skewers, aiming for a colorful pattern for a visually appealing presentation.
- Grill to Perfection: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the kabobs for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the remaining marinade until the chicken is cooked through and the edges are slightly caramelized.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes to retain juices and allow flavors to settle before serving.
Notes
- Cut chicken and vegetables into similar sizes to ensure even cooking on the grill.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Leave space between pieces on the skewer for better heat circulation and even cooking.
- Watch the grill closely and turn kabobs frequently to prevent honey from burning.
- For gluten-free option, replace soy sauce with tamari.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with boneless thighs or tofu for vegetarian variation.
- Add spices like red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy twist.
- Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme can be added to the marinade for additional aroma.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 kabobs)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs, Grilled Chicken Kabobs, Easy Chicken Skewers, Healthy Kabobs, Gluten-Free Chicken Recipe