Chicken Kebabs are one of the most delicious summer dinners! The tender, juicy chicken is marinated and grilled with peppers and onion and the entire dish can be made ahead of time. I even have tips for making kebabs on the grill or in the oven, so you can enjoy them year-round.
You are going to absolutely LOVE this simple, delicious chicken kebabs recipe. The chicken is marinated in my favorite grilled chicken marinade that pairs perfectly with the chunks of bell pepper and onion.
I’ve tried and tested A LOT of kebab recipes in the process of creating these chicken kebabs. I love this recipe because it takes just 10 minutes to prepare and you can prepare everything first thing in the morning. I also love that it uses fresh, healthy ingredients and requires very little cleanup.
If you want to spice things up, check out my Cajun Chicken and Sausage Kebabs or pair these kebabs with Marinated Steak Kebabs.
Kebab, Kebob, or Shish Kebab?
These three terms are often used interchangeably. A kebab is a skewered meat dish that originated in the middle east. A shish kebab is a type of kebab originating in Turkey and meaning a skewer of roasted meat (often lamb) and vegetables.
Kebob is an American or Western way of pronouncing kebab, and both kebab and kebob refer to the delicious meal that is chunks of meat grilled on a skewer.
Ingredients for Marinated Chicken Kebabs:
- Soy sauce
- Sprite
- Oil
- Garlic powder
- Horseradish
- Chicken
- Bell pepper
- Onion
- Wooden skewers
How to Make Chicken Kebabs:
- Make the marinade. Add soy sauce, oil, sprite, garlic powder and horseradish to a large ziplock bag.
- Cut the chicken. Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces and add it to a gallon size resealable bag. Marinate for 1-3 hours.
- Slice the vegetables.
- Prepare your skewers. Thread the chicken and chopped vegetables alternately onto the wooden skewers, keeping a little space between each piece.
- Grill or oven cook.
How to make kebabs in the oven:
If you don’t have a grill available, you can make chicken kebabs in the oven or on a grill pan on your stove. To cook chicken kebabs in the oven, turn your oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and gently spray it with non-stick spray. Evenly space the kebabs on the baking sheet and cook them in the oven for 15-25 minutes. Cook time will very depending on how large the pieces of meat are.
Side Dishes for kebabs:
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Easy Chicken Kebabs
Chicken Kebabs are one of the most delicious summer dinners! The tender, juicy chicken is marinated and grilled with peppers and onion and the entire dish can be made ahead of time.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Marinate2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 7
Calories: 333kcal
Cost: 10
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sprite (not diet)
- 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon horseradish , plain or horseradish sauce
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (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
For the chicken marinade:
- Add soy sauce, oil, sprite, garlic powder and horseradish to a large ziplock bag.
For the chicken kebabs:
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch chunks and add it to the marinade. Marinate for 1-3 hours.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1105IU | Vitamin C: 47.4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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I originally shared this recipe June 2013. Updated June 2019.
Dalila G. says
I enjoy almost anything cooked on a grill, just too yummy! These kabobs are simple and fast, what’s not to like?!
Looking forward to reading your future post on grilled veggies, big veggie eaters here. 🙂
Alice Emma Thompson says
Oh these look scrummy!
I would love for you to link up at the Mommy Archive – we’re focusing on favourite chicken recipes this week, Alice x
Tricia says
I am planning a luau party in Feb! these sound great. I have two questions …
1. do you think a chunk of pineapple would work on these along with the rest of the ingredients?
2. it’s the middle of winter in Western NY and 12 degrees lol should I pan fry or oven roast? Flavor wise
thank you
Tricia
Lauren Allen says
The pineapple would be delicious! I would pan fry them 🙂
Debra says
These were delicious! Will
make again very soon!