Grilled Chicken Kabobs is an easy dinner idea. Marinated diced chicken is threaded on skewers with colorful vegetables and grilled to perfection.

Chicken Kabobs stacked on a platter
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This Easy chicken kabobs grilled recipe is always a family favorite. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast are cut then marinated in a simple marinade. The chicken is then threaded on wooden skewers with tasty colorful veggies.

Try these other easy kabob recipes, Grilled Salmon Kabobs, Best Steak Kabobs and Greek Chicken Kabobs.

Why We Love This Recipe

This classic summer recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or for feeding a crowd. Kabobs are great because you can use a variety of ingredients and they always taste amazing.

The skewers are grilled in less than 20 minutes or until chicken is done and vegetables are cooked tender. We love the flavor the grill gives the kabobs and the easy marinade takes the chicken kabobs to the next level.

Ingredients

Ingredients needed - chicken breast, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, salt and pepper, onion, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper
  • Boneless Chicken Breasts – Approximately 2-3 chicken breasts
  • Olive Oil – You can also use vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • Soy Sauce – Check out these Soy Sauce Substitutes
  • Honey – You can also use maple syrup
  • Minced GarlicMince Fresh Garlic Cloves
  • Onion – Cut into 1 inch pieces
  • Zucchini – Sliced into ½ inch slices
  • Yellow Squash – Sliced into ½ inch slice
  • Red Bell Pepper – Deseeded and cut into 1 inch pieces

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Recipe Variations

  • Marinade – We used a simple marinade to marinate the chicken in. It is loaded with simple ingredients, but you can easily change this recipe or use a store bought marinade. Lemon juice would an delicious addition to this marinade.
  • Vegetables – We used squash, zucchini and red onion to load up the skewers but feel free to use what you have. Chicken skewers are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Add corn on the cob, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms
  • Change the Meat – You can use pork or steak with this recipe.
  • Chicken – We used cut up chicken breast in this recipe, but you can boneless chicken thighs if you prefer. You may need to allow the chicken kabobs to cook a little longer.

How to Make Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Diced Chicken on a white plate with small bowls of minced garlic, pepper, soy sauce and oil on the side

Step 1 – Cut the chicken into 1-2 inch bite-size pieces.

Combining the soy sauce mixture together in a bowl with a whisk

Step 2 – Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, salt and pepper.

Marinating chicken in a bowl with a wooden spoon in the bowl. Small bowls of diced zucchini, red onion, red pepper, and yellow squash

Step 3 – Marinade the chicken with the sauce ingredients either in a bowl or a large ziplock bag. Marinade for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours as the vinegar will break down the chicken.

Uncooked chicken kabobs with yellow squash, red onion, and zucchini on the skewer

Step 4 – Thread chicken and veggies onto the wooden skewers. Repeat until all the chicken and veggies are on the skewers.

  • Step 5 – Grill the kabobs for approximately 10-15 minutes, turning every few minutes to cook evenly on the grill grates. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and the veggies are the tenderness that you prefer.
  • Step 6 – Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes.  
  • Step 7 – Serve warm and enjoy.

How Long to Grill Chicken Kabobs

Grilling the Chicken Kabobs do not take long. You want to make sure to stand close by the grill. It is important to rotate the kabobs throughout the cooking process.

After preparing the Chicken Kabobs by placing the chicken and veggies on the skewers, they are ready to grill.

Place the kabobs on the outdoor grill, it takes about 20 minutes to grill kabobs. Make sure to rotate the kabobs so they cook evenly. This allows the chicken to cook and the veggies to cook tender. You can also cook in a grill pan.

Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The temperature should be 165 degrees when the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Recipe Tips

  • Meat Thermometer – Use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked to safe temperature before eating.  
  • Preparing Grill – Prepare the grill by heating the grill to medium heat and oiling the grill gates. This prevents the kabobs from sticking to the grill.
  • Baking Chicken and Vegetables – If you prefer, you can place the chicken kabobs on a baking sheet and bake. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. Make sure to rotate so chicken cooks evenly.
  • Flip the Kabobs – Makes sure to flip the grilled chicken kabobs as you cook them to make sure all sides are cooked.
  • Cut Vegetables – Cut vegetables and chicken to about the same size pieces. This ensure that they cook evenly and about the same time.
  • Baste Kabobs – With the reserved marinade, you can baste the kabobs while they are grilling. This adds moisture and flavor to the kabobs.
Chicken Kabobs stacked on a platter

What to Serve with Chicken Kabobs

These chicken kabobs can easily be served by them self. But I like to add easy sides to make dinnertime a breeze. These are some of my favorites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make Chicken Kabobs Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can make chicken kabobs ahead of time. Prepare the kabobs and place in an airtight container container or place on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Make sure to place in the fridge until ready to cook.

Do I need to Soak Skewers before Grilling?

Yes, we recommend that your soak the skewers in a shallow baking dish filled with water. Place wooden skewers in the water for about 30 minutes. This prevents the skewers from burning while the ingredients are cooking.
We like using wooden skewers instead of metal skewers.

How to Store Leftover Kabobs

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Chicken Kabobs makes for an easy lunch the next day. I like to place in individual containers with some rice for a quick and healthy lunch.

Chicken Kabobs stacked on a grill

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Grilled Chicken Kabobs Recipe

5 from 4 votes
Grilled Chicken Kabobs is an easy dinner idea. Marinated diced chicken is threaded on skewers with colorful vegetables and grilled to perfection.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Let Rest 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 312

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts approximately 2-3 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 red onion cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 zucchini sliced into ½ inch slices
  • 1 yellow squash sliced into ½ inch slices
  • 1 red bell pepper deseeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
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Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into 1-2 inch pieces. Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Marinade the chicken with the sauce ingredients either in a bowl or a large ziplock bag. Marinade for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours as the vinegar will break down the chicken.
  • Soak the skewers in water for at least 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to a medium high heat and spray the grill with a non-stick cooking spray or brush the grates with olive oil to prevent the kabobs from sticking to the grill.
  • Prepare the kabobs by threading the chicken and veggies onto the wooden skewers until all the chicken and veggies are on the skewers.
  • Grill the kabobs for approximately 10-15 minutes (turning every few minutes to cook evenly) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and the veggies are the tenderness that you prefer.
  • Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 312kcal, Carbohydrates 13g, Protein 28g, Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 11g, Trans Fat 0.01g, Cholesterol 73mg, Sodium 1801mg, Potassium 840mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 8g, Vitamin A 1164IU, Vitamin C 60mg, Calcium 42mg, Iron 2mg

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