Easy Honey BBQ Chicken Kabobs
Honey BBQ Chicken Kabobs are an easy and flavorful grilling recipe perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.Ready in under an hour and customizable with your favorite ingredients, these kabobs are a family favorite that brings big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
For the kabobs:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 bell peppers any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini sliced into thick rounds
- Wooden or metal skewers
For the marinade:
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the chicken and vegetables
- Cut chicken into 1 to 1.5-inch cubes. Chop your vegetables into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
Make the marinade
- In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, barbecue sauce, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the chicken
- Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
Soak wooden skewers
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
Assemble the kabobs
- Thread the marinated chicken and chopped vegetables onto the skewers, alternating between each piece.
Grill the kabobs
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Grill the kabobs for 10–15 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes and basting with extra marinade until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
Rest and serve
- Let the kabobs rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.