Our easy Chicken Kabobs recipe is a quick and flavorful dinner you can make in advance, with juicy marinated chicken and colorful veggies.
Quick to prep Chicken Kabobs are dinner done right.
Quick to prep Chicken Kabobs are dinner done right.These have been my go-to summer dinners for years because I can make them ahead of time and they're so fun and flavorful. I use my favorite grilled chicken marinade that everyone loves. They're fun for a simple weeknight or for a backyard BBQ. And let’s be honest, food on a stick is just plain fun.
Check out my other grilling recipes like Steak Kabobs, Grilled Sweet Potatoes, BBQ Chicken Drumsticks, or Chicken Gyros.
How to make Chicken Kabobs:
Marinate Chicken: combine soy sauce, oil, sprite, garlic powder, and horseradish. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and add to the marinade; refrigerate for 1–3 hours.
Grill Kabobs: Thread chicken and chopped vegetables onto skewers, leaving space between pieces. Preheat grill to medium-high and lightly grease the grates. Grill skewers for about 5 minutes per side, until the chicken is fully cooked (165 degrees F). Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Recipe
Chicken Kabobs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (120 mL)
- 1/2 cup sprite not diet (120 mL)
- 1/2 cup oil avocado or canola oil (120 mL)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon horseradish , plain or horseradish sauce
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (907 g), or chicken tenders, cut into 1'' chunks
- 2 bell peppers ,any color, sliced into large chunks
- 1 sweet onion ,or purple onion, sliced into large chunks
- wooden or bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Marinade: Add soy sauce, oil, sprite, garlic powder and horseradish to a large ziplock bag.½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ½ cup sprite, ½ cup oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon horseradish
- Assembly: Cut the chicken into 1-inch chunks and add it to the marinade. Marinate for 1-3 hours.2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Skewer: If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes (this will help keep them from burning while cooking on the grill). Thread the chicken and chopped vegetables alternately onto the skewers, keeping a little space between each piece.2 bell peppers, 1 sweet onion
- Grill: Heat grill to medium-high and grease lightly with oil. Grill the kebabs for just a few minutes on each side (about 5 minutes), until chicken pieces are cooked through. Allow the kebabs to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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I originally shared this recipe June 2013. Updated June 2019, July 2021 and August 2025.
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Can I leave out the horseradish an replacewith something pelse
Yes, you can leave out the horseradish! For a bit of zing, try a little Dijon mustard or extra lemon juice instead.
Lauren these were juicy and delicious. Of course your recipe was inspiration for some changes–I used less soy sauce and oil and I only had sugar free Fresca. We cooked them on the grill for 22 minutes–I tend to overload my metal skewers so it generally takes longer. I made and reviewed these for my YouTube channel! Thanks for a great recipe!