Description
These BBQ Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and colorful grilled delight, featuring tender marinated chicken breast chunks paired with vibrant green and red peppers and onions. Perfectly seasoned with a homemade BBQ spice blend, these skewers are grilled to juicy perfection and make an ideal meal for outdoor gatherings or a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
BBQ Seasoning Mix
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less for milder flavor)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
- 3 green peppers (cut into thick pieces)
- 3 red peppers (cut into thick pieces)
- 1 large onion (cut into thick pieces)
- 10-12 wooden skewers (soaked for at least 30 minutes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Soak Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes or overnight to prevent burning during grilling.
- Prepare BBQ Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, ground thyme, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar to create the BBQ seasoning mix.
- Season Chicken: Toss the cubed chicken breasts with the BBQ seasoning mix until evenly coated. Let it marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread the chicken pieces, green peppers, red peppers, and onion alternately onto each skewer, filling about halfway with 3-4 pieces of each ingredient.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to 400º Fahrenheit to prepare for cooking the skewers.
- Grill Skewers: Place the assembled skewers on the grill. Brush them with olive oil several times while cooking. Turn occasionally to ensure even cooking. Grill for 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165ºF.
- Serve: Remove from grill and serve the skewers warm for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control the spiciness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to safe temperature.
- Vegetables can be swapped or added to suit preferences (e.g., mushrooms, zucchini).
- Olive oil brushing helps keep skewers moist and prevents sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
