Description
These flavorful Grilled Chicken Kabobs feature tender cubes of marinated chicken breast paired with colorful bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner, the marinated chicken is grilled to juicy perfection and served on skewers for a vibrant, easy-to-eat meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 1 each red, yellow, and green bell pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use)
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended to infuse the chicken with vibrant flavors and to help tenderize the meat.
- Chop the Ingredients: Cut chicken breast into evenly sized cubes about 1 to 1.5 inches each for uniform cooking. Slice bell peppers and red onion into similar-sized pieces. Keep cherry tomatoes whole for easy skewering.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken cubes into the marinade bowl, mix well to coat thoroughly, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Assemble the Kabobs: Thread chicken, bell peppers, onion, and cherry tomatoes alternately onto the skewers, maintaining a colorful pattern and leaving small space between pieces for even cooking.
- Grill to Perfection: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grill grates and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning every few minutes to ensure an even char and that the chicken cooks through juicily.
- Rest and Serve: Remove kabobs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes to redistribute the juices, keeping the chicken tender and flavorful when served.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- For even cooking, cut all ingredients into uniform sizes.
- Marinating the chicken longer (up to 2 hours) will enhance the flavor but avoid exceeding this to prevent the meat from becoming mushy.
- Turn kabobs frequently on the grill to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
- Serve with a side of rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: grilled chicken kabobs, chicken skewers, healthy grilled chicken, easy kabob recipe, summer grilling, marinated chicken kabobs
