Easy BBQ Chicken Skewers for Summer Cookouts
BBQ Chicken Skewers with juicy grilled chicken, a simple marinade, and a sticky glaze, perfect for summer cookouts and easy outdoor meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into even cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Optional: bell peppers, cut into chunks
Optional: red onion, cut into chunks
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into even cubes and place in a bowl.
2. Add olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
5. Thread chicken onto skewers, adding vegetables if using.
6. Lightly oil grill grates to prevent sticking.
7. Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
8. Turn skewers every few minutes for even cooking.
9. Mix barbecue sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
10. Brush glaze onto skewers during the last few minutes of cooking.
11. Turn and reapply glaze to build layers.
12. Cook until chicken is fully done with light char.
13. Remove from grill and let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
Cut chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
Do not overcrowd skewers to allow proper heat circulation.
Apply glaze toward the end to prevent burning.
Turn regularly for even grill marks.
Let skewers rest briefly to keep juices inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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