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BBQ Chicken Skewers
If you're looking to spice up your next grilled skewers, try these dry rub BBQ Chicken Skewers with peppers and onions. An easy recipe ready in about 40 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinate Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 121 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
BBQ Chicken Seasoning:
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less for a milder flavor)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar **
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
For the skewers:
- 3 green peppers (cut into thick pieces)
- 3 red peppers (cut into thick pieces)
- 1 large onion (cut into thick pieces)
- 10-12 skewers (soaked for at least 30 minutes)
For grilling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- If you are using wooden skewers, it is important to soak them first. You can soak them overnight or at least 30 minutes before making the kebabs.
- In a small bowl mix together BBQ seasonings.
- Season chicken with BBQ seasonings. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
- To a skewer, rotate adding in chicken, peppers, and onions, repeat until the skewers have been filled about 1/2 way (about 3-4 pieces of each).
- Preheat a grill to 400º Fahrenheit.
- Add skewers to the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, brushing with olive oil several times during grilling. Turn the skewers occasionally and grill until temperature reaches 165ºF internally.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
- **We've used coconut sugar and also just left the sugar out. These are two options if you want to watch your sugar intake.
Nutrition Information
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
605mg
(25%)
Potassium
293mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2120IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
94.1mg
(105%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 605mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2120IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 94.1mg | 105% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.