Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs
Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs are made with yummy bites of tender marinated chicken, colorful veggies, and sweet pineapple. They can be made traditionally on skewers or, to make things extra easy, serve them off the skewer as a kabob platter. Enjoy with a side of rice for a perfect summertime meal!
Servings: 8
Calories: 396kcal
Ingredients
Marinade
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, only if reserving marinade to thicken as a sauce.
Kabobs
- 6-8 chicken breasts cut into 1½-2 inch cubes (about 3 lbs of chicken)
- 1½ onions yellow or sweet, cut into ½-2 inch pieces
- 3 bell peppers any color, cut into ½-2 inch pieces
- 1 pineapple peeled and cut into 1½ inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine the first 4 ingredients into a small bowl. If you want to drizzle extra on later reserve ½ cup now in. a separate bowl. Pour over prepared chicken in a large zipper bag and marinate for 8-24 hours (the longer the better).¼ cup vegetable oil, ⅓ cup honey, ⅓ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon garlic, 6-8 chicken breasts
- Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper over the prepared onions and bell peppers and pineapple. Stir to coat evenly.1½ onions, 3 bell peppers, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 pineapple
If Not Using Skewers (unkabobs):
- Bring grill to medium high heat. Grill chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side. Then grill veggies and pineapple (using a grill basket if needed) for 8-10 minutes (they should have bits of char and grill color).
If Using Skewers:
- Assemble skewers with even layers of chicken, veggies, and pineapple. Grill over medium high heat for 8-10 minutes, rotating skewers occasionally for even cooking.
Optional Sauce:
- To thicken reserved marinade for drizzling, first dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoon of water. Then add that mixture to the reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer on the stovetop or in the microwave for 2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly. It will continue to thicken as it sits. Drizzle over chicken and veggies before serving.1 tablespoon cornstarch
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will be. I recommend marinating overnight for the best results.
- If you take the unkabob route, use a grilling basket for the onions and bell peppers. There are different sizes and brands, but mine is similar to this one.
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1032mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1514IU | Vitamin C: 115mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
