Description
These Grilled Chicken Kabobs are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for summer cookouts. Marinated in a zesty balsamic, lemon, and Dijon mix, then paired with colorful veggies and grilled to perfection, they’re a healthy and delicious meal on a stick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 small to medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken chunks to the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Thread the marinated chicken, zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion pieces onto skewers, alternating for color and variety.
- Brush the kabobs with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Grill the kabobs for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the vegetables are slightly charred.
- Remove from grill, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but thighs tend to stay juicier.
- Try adding mushrooms or cherry tomatoes for extra variety.
- Serve with rice, couscous, or flatbread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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