Honey garlic chicken kabobs is incredibly simple recipe but full of out of this world flavor from the bold marinade. Boneless chicken breasts get slathered in a sweet, salty and slighty zippy sauce and skewered with onions and bell peppers. The perfect meal to grill when the sun is shining!
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Grilling season is the best season.
Not only is the weather perfect but I get to take a break from making dinner.
My husband will happily grill and I can sit back, put my feet up, and relax.
These honey garlic chicken kabobs are one of his go to meals to cook on the grill.
With simple prep that pays off with such big flavor, it’s easy to see why!
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Chicken breasts– Boneless skinless breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- Marinade ingredients– Vegetable oil, honey, soy sauce, black pepper, and minced garlic
- Onions– Large onions, peeled, and then cut into 2 inch pieces
- Bell peppers– Seeds removed and then cut into 2 inch pieces. While you can use any variety of bell peppers for these kabobs, I recommend going with either yellow, orange, red, or a combination. I’d suggest avoiding green bell peppers since they aren’t as sweet, and won’t pair as well with the overall flavor.
You’ll also need skewers.
You can either use wooden skewers you’ve soaked in water or these reusable metal skewers.
How to Make
These chicken kabobs are so easy to make!
To do it, start by making the marinade by stirring the oil, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper together in a large bowl.
Add chicken to the bowl, making sure the marinade covers all the chicken.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate it for at least two hours, though longer is better!
When you are ready to make the kabobs, preheat your grill to high heat.
Then, drain the chicken and discard the marinade.
Assemble the skewers by threading the chicken and the vegetables alternately onto the skewers.
Lightly oil the grill grate.
Place skewers onto the grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear.
Remove from the grill and serve!
Enjoy!
What goes good with chicken kabobs?
It comes down to personal preference but we often serve these with:
- rice
- a big salad
- potato salad
- pasta salad
- crusty bread
- corn on the cob
Honestly, it depends on our mood and what we have but any classic barbecue side dishes work well with this.
Do you flip kabobs on the grill?
Yes! Rotate the kabobs while cooking them, turning them every few minutes so the meat and veggies cook evenly and all the way through.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- The longer the kabobs marinade the tastier they will be! You could even set these up to marinade the night before you want to cook them.
- Want a little more zip? Add some crushed red pepper or even sriracha to the marinade
- You could play with the veggies and add thick slices of zucchini or button mushrooms.
Other Grilled Chicken Recipes
Honey garlic chicken kabobs are a delicious grilled dinner perfect for barbecues and picnics.
Make them and enjoy!
Looking for other grilled chicken recipes?
Try these:
- Grilled Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
- Greek Chicken Kabobs
- Sweet & Spicy Grilled Pineapple Chicken
- Bang Bang Chicken Kabobs
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breasts
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Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients
- 5-6 bonesless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 large onions cut into 2 inch pieces
- 4 sweet bell peppers cut into 2 inch pieces
- skewers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add oil, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper. Stir to combine evenly.
- Add chicken to the bowl. Make sure all chicken is submerged in the marinade.
- Let marinade in the refrigerator at least two hours. Keep in mind the longer it marinates the better.
- Preheat your grill to high heat.
- Drain the chicken and discard the marinade.
- Thread the chicken and the vegetables alternately onto the skewers.
- Lightly oil the grill grate.
- Place skewers onto the grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear.
- Remove from the grill and serve on the skewers or off.
Notes
- The longer the kabobs marinade the tastier they will be! You could even set these up to marinade the night before you want to cook them.
- Want a little more zip? Add some crushed red pepper or even sriracha to the marinade
- You could play with the veggies and add thick slices of zucchini or button mushrooms.
Nutrition
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Linda Dir says
We loved the Honey Barbeque Chicken was delicious!
The only change I made, I added pineapple juice to the marinade. Delicioue!!
Thank you for the recipe😊
Linda says
We loved the Honey Barbeque Chicken,it was delicious!
The only change I made, I added pineapple juice to the marinade. Delicioue!!
Thank you for the recipe😊