Description
Honey chicken kabobs bring Middle Eastern grilling magic to your summer table. Marinated chicken pieces caramelize beautifully with sweet honey glaze, creating succulent skewers you can enjoy alongside rice or fresh salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) honey
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) vegetable oil
- Assorted vegetables (bell peppers, onions, mushrooms)
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious marinade by blending honey, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and finely chopped garlic in a mixing vessel.
- Immerse chicken pieces thoroughly in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Seal and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to enhance flavor penetration.
- Prevent wooden skewers from charring by submerging them in cold water for at least 30 minutes before assembly.
- Carefully thread marinated chicken chunks alternating with colorful vegetable pieces onto prepared skewers, creating visually appealing kabob arrangements.
- Heat outdoor grill to 375-400°F, lightly brushing grates with oil to prevent sticking and promote beautiful grill marks.
- Position kabobs on preheated grill, rotating every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking and achieve a caramelized exterior. Cook approximately 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables develop a tender, slightly charred texture.
- Transfer kabobs to serving platter, allowing minimal resting time to preserve heat and juiciness. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prevent Skewer Burning by soaking wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to stop them from charring or catching fire during cooking.
- Marinate Longer for Enhanced Flavor by letting chicken sit in the honey-soy mixture overnight in the refrigerator, which allows deeper seasoning and more tender meat.
- Create Dietary Variations by swapping chicken with tofu for vegetarians or using tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free diets, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delicious kabobs.
- Maximize Meat Tenderness through cutting chicken into uniform chunks, which helps ensure even cooking and prevents some pieces from becoming dry or undercooked.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg