BBQ Chicken Kabobs
This BBQ Chicken Kebab recipe comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients and cooks in minutes. Slathered in sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, the chicken skewers turn out flavorful and juicy every time!
Chicken Kabobs on the Grill
I take advantage of grilling season as long as I can with recipes like my grilled halloumi cheese salad and caramelized peaches. However, when it comes to creating a showstopping dinner, these chicken kabobs on the grill are my go-to.
My favorite way to make chicken skewers, they come together with minimal prep time and cook in less than 15 minutes. Plus, you can easily prepare them a day in advance. Then, all you have to do is place them on the grill when you’re ready to eat.
Add a side dish or two, and you’ll have a failproof dinner perfect for weeknight dinners and weekend cookouts!
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BBQ Chicken Kebab Ingredients and Notes
- BBQ Sauce - I use my homemade BBQ sauce, but you can use any homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce you like best.
- Chicken Breast - You’ll need two pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. Boneless skinless chicken thighs will also work, but they don’t absorb the flavor of the BBQ sauce quite as well.
How to This Make BBQ Chicken Kabobs Recipe
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Create the BBQ sauce. In a small bowl or jar, mix the ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, garlic powder, chipotle powder, paprika, black pepper, and cinnamon to create barbecue sauce.
Step 2: Coat the chicken. Add the chicken cubes to a large bowl or container. Pour half the BBQ sauce on top, and toss to coat. If preparing ahead of time, cover the bowl, and marinate the chicken in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Step 3: Assemble the kabobs. Grease the grill with olive oil, and preheat it to medium-high heat, 350 degrees. In the meantime, thread the chicken pieces onto soaked wooden or metal skewers, leaving a little bit of room between each piece. If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
Step 4: Grill the chicken. Place the kabobs on the hot grill, close the lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Next, flip the chicken skewers over, and continue to cook until the chicken is white all the way through.
Step 5: Serve. Transfer BBQ chicken kebabs to a plate. Brush the remaining BBQ sauce on top while the chicken is still hot, and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
There’s not much this BBQ chicken kebab recipe doesn’t pair well with. However, if you’re looking for ideas, some of my favorite options include:
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you don’t have a grill you can cook these BBQ chicken kabobs on the stovetop instead. To do so, skip the skewers, and arrange the chicken cubes in a greased skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook as instructed in the recipe card below, adjusting the cooking time as needed until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Feel free to add vegetables like red onion, bell peppers, or mushrooms to the skewers to make these chicken kabobs even more filling.
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Recipe
Chicken Kabobs on the Grill
Equipment
- 1 Grill
Ingredients
For the bbq sauce
- 1 cup ketchup - I used unsweetened
- 4 tablespoon mustard
- 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
For the kabobs
- 2 lbs chicken breast - cut into 2 inch cubes
- 5 - 6 wooden skewers - soaked in water (or use metal skewers)
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, mix together the bbq sauce ingredients until well combined.1 cup ketchup - I used unsweetened, 4 tablespoon mustard, 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ chipotle powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Add the chicken breast cubes to a large bowl or container. Pour half of the bbq sauce over the chicken and toss well to coat. (If preparing ahead of time, cover and marinate for up to 24 hours).2 lbs chicken breast
- When ready to cook the chicken, spray some olive oil on the grill and preheat to 350 F (medium high heat). Meanwhile, assemble the kabobs by threading 4 - 5 pieces onto each skewer, leaving a little bit of room between each one.5 - 6 wooden skewers
- Once the grill is hot, place each kabob on the grill, close the lid, and allow them to cook for 5 - 7 minutes. Flip the kabobs over and cook for another 3 - 4 minutes until the chicken is white all the way through.
- Transfer the kabobs to a plate. Brush the extra bbq sauce over the kabobs while still warm, serve, and enjoy!
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