Description
Honey chicken kabobs blend sweet and savory flavors from Middle Eastern grilling traditions. Marinated chicken pieces caramelize over high heat, creating a delicious meal you can enjoy with rice or salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow onion, cut into chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) honey
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) soy sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Tools:
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by blending vegetable oil, honey, soy sauce, and finely chopped garlic, then season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Immerse chicken cubes thoroughly in the prepared marinade, ensuring complete coating, then seal and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow flavor absorption.
- Prepare wooden skewers by soaking them in water for 30 minutes to prevent charring during grilling, simultaneously heating the grill to medium-high temperature (around 375-400°F).
- Arrange marinated chicken pieces and vibrant bell pepper and onion chunks onto skewers, creating an alternating pattern for visual appeal and balanced taste.
- Position skewers on the preheated grill, rotating periodically to achieve even cooking and appetizing caramelization, grilling for approximately 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer kabobs to a serving platter, drizzling with additional honey glaze for an extra layer of sweetness and shine, then present immediately while hot and aromatic.
Notes
- Swap out vegetable oil for olive oil to boost heart-healthy nutrients and add a subtle Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Marinate chicken for maximum 8 hours to prevent protein breakdown and maintain tender texture without making meat mushy.
- Use metal skewers for faster cooking and more even heat distribution if wooden skewers aren’t available.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with tofu, shrimp, or lean beef for diverse dietary preferences and meal variations.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg