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Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

Grill up these Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs! Features tender chicken and veggies in an easy honey-soy marinade.

Ingredients

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Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

Marinade:

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Kabobs:

  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1-inch cubes (This is a very large amount, approx. 4 lbs. The “1X” recipe yields 12 servings, suggesting large servings or many skewers. Adjust if needed for fewer servings)  
  • 5 small onions, cut into 2-inch pieces  
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces  
  • 2 cloves garlic, whole, peeled (Recipe says 2 cloves in kabob list, but implies more if they are threaded with other veggies. Given the marinade already has garlic notes via oil/soy, 2 cloves might be a typo. Traditional garlic on skewers is usually kept whole or large chunks. The instruction to marinate “garlic” in the large bowl also implies more than 2 individual cloves. I will proceed assuming several whole cloves are intended for skewering, perhaps 8-12, or as desired by the user). Let’s assume it means to use the marinade for “garlic” to be threaded, implying several cloves.
  • 12 bamboo skewers, or as needed, soaked in water for 30 minutes  

(Note on chicken quantity: 8 chicken breast halves is a substantial amount. Ensure marinade quantity is sufficient or adjust chicken amount for typical family meals, e.g., 1.5-2 lbs for 4-6 servings). I will proceed with recipe as written but this yields many servings.

Prep chicken and veggies before making marinade.

Instructions

Let’s get these flavorful kabobs ready for the grill:

1. Prepare the Marinade:

  • In a large glass bowl (or a large resealable plastic bag), whisk together the honey, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and ground black pepper until well combined.  

2. Reserve Basting Marinade (Crucial Safety Step!):

  • Immediately remove about 1/4 cup of this freshly made marinade and transfer it to a small, clean jar or bowl. Seal or cover it and set it aside. This reserved portion will be used for basting the kabobs during cooking. Do not use marinade that has touched raw chicken for basting.

3. Marinate Chicken and Vegetables:

  • Add the 1-inch cubes of chicken breast, the 2-inch pieces of onion, the 2-inch pieces of red bell pepper, and the whole peeled garlic cloves to the remaining marinade in the large bowl or bag.
  • Toss or stir gently to ensure all the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the marinade.
  • Cover the bowl (or seal the bag) and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight for deeper flavor.

4. Prepare for Grilling:

  • If using bamboo skewers, make sure they have soaked in water for at least 30 minutes. This prevents them from burning up on the grill.
  • Preheat your outdoor grill for high heat. Once hot, lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.

5. Assemble the Kabobs:

  • Drain the marinade from the chicken and vegetables; discard this used marinade.
  • Thread the marinated chicken pieces and vegetable pieces (onion, bell pepper, whole garlic cloves) alternately onto the soaked skewers. Leave a little space between items for even cooking, but not too much or they’ll cook too fast.

6. Grill the Kabobs:

  • Place the assembled kabobs on the preheated, oiled grill grates.
  • Grill for approximately 12 to 15 minutes total, turning the kabobs frequently (every 3-4 minutes) to ensure even cooking and browning on all sides.
  • While grilling, occasionally brush the kabobs with the reserved (unused) marinade that you set aside earlier. Baste during the last half of grilling.

7. Check for Doneness:

  • The chicken is cooked through when it is no longer pink in the center and its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. The vegetables should be tender-crisp and nicely charred.  

8. Serve:

  • Remove the cooked kabobs from the grill. Serve hot and enjoy!

Grilling and basting create those delicious caramelized edges

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/yummy-honey-chicken-kabobs/