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Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs

Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs for Easy Grilling

Enjoy these Sweet and Savory Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs, perfect for summer grilling and easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4 kabobs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/4 cup honey substitute with maple syrup for different flavor
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 4 cloves garlic minced, fresh is best
  • 1 unit lemon juice
  • dash ground black pepper optional for heat
Kabobs
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • to taste bell peppers optional, can use any veggies
  • to taste onions optional, can use any veggies
  • as needed skewers wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 min

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Skewers

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Add ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Add cubed chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover bowl or transfer to a resealable bag. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
  3. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Thread chicken pieces onto the skewers, alternating with vegetables if using.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F) and ensure grates are clean and oiled.
  5. Place skewers on the grill, cooking for 12-15 minutes. Turn occasionally until chicken reaches 165°F and is golden-brown.
  6. Let kabobs rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Drizzle with leftover marinade if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kabobCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken chunks are uniform for even cooking. Do not overcrowd kabobs on the grill for best results.

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