Honey BBQ Chicken Kabobs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, International
Honey BBQ Chicken Kabobs
Description
This recipe combines marinated chicken breast pieces threaded on skewers with a barbecue sauce enhanced by honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic, onion, black pepper, and ginger. The marinade cooks gently to meld flavors, then cools before soaking into the chicken for at least two hours or up to overnight.
Grilled over medium-high heat, the kabobs develop slight charring and a sticky glaze while cooking through to an internal temperature of 165°F. The method balances caramel sweetness with savory spices, delivering tender, flavorful chicken with a moist texture.
These kabobs work well as a main dish for casual dinners or cookouts. They can be served alongside grilled vegetables, salad, or rice to complete a meal. The marinade is split so some can be reserved for basting during grilling, enhancing the glossy coating.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce Texas style
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard whole grain
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch chunks, boneless skinless
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in BBQ sauce, honey, mustard, soy sauce, pepper and ginger. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have blended, about 3-5 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag, combine chicken and half of BBQ sauce mixture. Marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, up to 8 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Place remaining BBQ sauce mixture in the refrigerator.
- Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10-12 minutes. Brush skewers with remaining BBQ sauce mixture, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with remaining BBQ sauce mixture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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