Description
These Grilled Chicken Kabobs are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring marinated boneless chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onions, grilled to perfection. The marinade combines citrus juices, aromatic spices, and a hint of smoky chipotle for a deliciously tender and juicy meal perfect for any barbecue or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 lime (juiced; about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 orange (juiced; about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1-2 teaspoons canned chipotle peppers (minced)
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2-3 sprigs of parsley (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 3 bell peppers (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 large onion (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- Wooden skewers (soaked in cold water for at least 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, orange juice, oil, minced garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, minced chipotle peppers, and chopped parsley. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken pieces into the marinade bowl. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to infuse the meat thoroughly.
- Soak Wooden Skewers: Submerge wooden skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during grilling.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high temperature, ensuring it is clean and well-oiled to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Kabobs: Remove the chicken from the marinade. Thread the marinated chicken pieces alternately with bell pepper and onion chunks onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill the Kabobs: Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side. Turn carefully to cook evenly. Continue grilling until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is fully cooked through.
Notes
- Marinating overnight will enhance the flavors and tenderness of the chicken.
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from catching fire while grilling.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked for safety and juiciness.
- Bell peppers and onions can be varied with colors and types according to preference.
- If no grill is available, you can cook the kabobs on a grill pan or broil them in the oven.
