BBQ Marinated Chicken Kabobs

These BBQ Marinated Chicken Kabobs are bursting with flavor from the easy homemade BBQ sauce. They are sweet and slightly tangy with a little heat and perfect for any BBQ!

BBQ Marinated Chicken Kabobs

Summer is not official until you’ve made something on the grill, am I right?! I love cooking on the grill for many reasons…….it helps keep the heat out of the house, often times there are fewer dishes, and almost everyone loves a good BBQ!

I love grilled food so much you can even find me grilling in the middle of the winter and I know that seems odd because there aren’t that many grilling recipes on the blog. Well, my friends, it’s because they are really hard to take pictures of and make them look as good as they taste. It’s something I have been really working on and I hope to bring more grilled foods to the blog in the future.

Some other great grilled options: Grilled Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad, Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops, Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, and Quick Smoked BBQ Pork Chops.

BBQ Chicken Skewers

Now I realize the title does say marinated but if you are short on time or didn’t want to marinate the chicken kabobs they will still be really flavorful. Aside from the obvious marinating helps with tenderizing and making sure the meat is extra juicy which is kind of important when grilling because if you don’t stand right next to your grill at all times the temperature can fluctuate rather quickly (or at least mine does!).

Another question I have to ask all of you…..do you call them kabobs or skewers?? I have always called them kabobs growing up and it wasn’t until I started blogging that I noticed some call them skewers. Maybe it has to do with what part of the country you live in, sort of like the whole soda, cola, or pop debate??

And what’s more fun than eating food off of a stick, right!!? My kids really enjoy helping make these kabobs and enjoy eating them even more and I think it has to do with it being on a stick, lol!

What to serve with BBQ Marinated Chicken Kabobs:

• Tomato Cucumber and Avocado Salad
• Creamy Coleslaw
• Simple side salad with Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
• Old Fashioned Potato Salad
• Broccoli Bacon and Grape Salad
• Buttermilk Cornbread or Blueberry Peach Cornbread (SO GOOD!)

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BBQ Marinated Chicken Kabobs

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

These BBQ Marinated Chicken Kabobs are bursting with flavor from the easy homemade BBQ sauce. They are sweet and slightly tangy with a little heat and perfect for any BBQ!

Course: Chicken, Grilling, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BBQ chicken, Chicken Kabobs, grilled chicken

Servings: 4 -6

Calories: 549 kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

Ingredients

• 1 cup (270g) ketchup
• 1/4 cup (50g) packed dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste
• 3 pounds (1340g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces

Instructions

1. In a small bowl combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, chili powder and peppers until combined. Reserve 1/2 cup of the sauce for serving. Place chicken and remaining bbq sauce in a large plastic bag. Seal and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. 

2. If using wooden skewers soak in water 30 minutes before grilling. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350-400 degrees F). Lightly brush grill with cooking oil to help prevent sticking. (Do this by folding up a couple of paper towels then dipping into a small amount of oil. Using tongs brush the grates of the grill with oil soaked paper towel.)

3. Thread chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers. Grill, turning occasionally until meat is completely cooked (about 20-25 minutes). Serve with reserved BBQ sauce. 

Recipe Notes

1. If you don't want to marinate these chicken kabobs you don't have to. 

What to serve with BBQ Marinated Chicken Kabobs:

• Tomato Cucumber and Avocado Salad
• Creamy Coleslaw
• Simple side salad with Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
• Old Fashioned Potato Salad
• Broccoli Bacon and Grape Salad
• Buttermilk Cornbread or Blueberry Peach Cornbread (SO GOOD!)

Nutrition Facts

BBQ Marinated Chicken Kabobs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 549 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 217mg72%

Sodium 1000mg43%

Potassium 1654mg47%

Carbohydrates 39g13%

Sugar 35g39%

Protein 73g146%

Vitamin A 480IU10%

Vitamin C 7.1mg9%

Calcium 64mg6%

Iron 2.3mg13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.