Easy Grilled Chicken Kebabs
These Grilled Chicken Kebabs are your passport to a flavor-packed culinary adventure, no ticket required. Loaded with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a zesty marinade, they are just the thing to shake up your grilling game. Trust me, one bite, and you’ll be hooked – it’s a medley of taste and texture that’s seriously hard to resist. Easy to make, healthy, and downright delicious, these kebabs are the answer to your “what’s for dinner?” dilemma. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just want a fun, interactive meal for a family night, these kebabs deliver big time. So, fire up the grill and get ready to fall in love with these skewered beauties!
Chicken Breasts – You will need some boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks that are all about the same size. Veggies – For my kebabs, I used some red onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and zucchini. But you can use any vegetables you like. Mushrooms and cherry tomatoes are delicious options as well.
Olive Oil – Extra virgin olive oil will add more flavor, but any type of vegetable oil will work. Garlic – I highly suggest that you mince your own fresh garlic cloves. Store-bought jarred garlic does not have as much flavor and often has a bitter aftertaste. Herbs – Some chopped fresh parsley and fresh dill add the perfect touch of fresh herby taste to the marinade. Dried dill will work if that’s all you’ve got, but fresh is always best. Lemon Juice – Fresh lemons are a must! The lemon juice elevates the chicken with just the right amount of acid. You can even add the lemon zest too for some extra zing! Honey – Adds just a bit of sweetness to the marinade that rounds out the acidity of the lemon juice. Seasonings – Simple salt and black pepper are needed to season the kebab marinade.
Making homemade shish kebabs is a super easy 3-step process! The only special tool you need is some skewers, which can be found at any grocery store. And if you don’t have a proper outdoor grill, you can easily make this recipe with a grill pan on your stovetop. To begin, you need to get yourself set for grilling! So if you are using wooden skewers, now is the time to soak them in some water for at least 30 minutes. This is done to keep them from burning on the grill. Then make sure you don’t forget to oil the grates of your grill to help prevent the chicken from sticking. Next, let’s start infusing the chicken with some flavor! First, whisk the olive oil, garlic, parsley, dill, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Then add the chunks of chicken breast and toss them in the marinade until they are fully coated. Now, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put the chicken in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. After the chicken has been given enough time to marinate, preheat your grill to medium-high to get it nice and hot! Next, grab the skewers and start assembling the kebabs by threading the chicken, onion, bell peppers, and zucchini. Now, place the kebabs on the hot grill and cook them for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Storage
Leftover grilled chicken kebabs are super yummy hot or cold and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. You can then pop them in the microwave for a few minutes on medium power to warm them up or put them in the oven at 350°F (177°C). It’s also possible to freeze leftover kebabs for up to 3 months. However, the texture of the cooked veggies will change a bit. You’ll also need to let the frozen kebabs thaw out overnight in the fridge before reheating them.
