Description
Juicy, vibrant, and packed with smoky flavor, these Chicken Kabobs are marinated to perfection with a mix of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Grilled to golden-brown with colorful vegetables, they’re a quick and satisfying choice for dinner, BBQs, or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Kabobs:
- 1.5–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Lime wedges (to serve)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add cubed chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (ideally 2–4 hours).
- While marinating, chop vegetables into 1.5-inch pieces.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- Thread chicken and vegetables onto skewers, alternating pieces.
- Preheat grill to medium-high and oil grates.
- Grill kabobs for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked (165°F/74°C).
- Remove from grill, let rest for a couple minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with lime wedges.