Best 6 Succulent Herbed Chicken Kabobs Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our succulent herbed chicken kabobs, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Marinated in a delectable blend of herbs, spices, and citrus, these tender chicken skewers are grilled to perfection, resulting in a juicy and flavorful experience. Accompanying these kabobs are a selection of delectable dipping sauces, each adding a unique dimension to the dish. From the tangy tzatziki sauce, with its cooling cucumber and tangy yogurt base, to the spicy harissa sauce, infused with the vibrant flavors of North African spices, and the creamy avocado ranch sauce, offering a rich and creamy complement to the chicken. This comprehensive guide provides you with step-by-step instructions for creating these mouthwatering kabobs, along with detailed recipes for each of the accompanying dipping sauces. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

~ SUCCULENT HERBED CHICKEN KABOBS ~



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Made these as a test run for Father's Day and they turned out awesome. So flavorful and the meat was so juicy and tender. Enjoy

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

MARINADE
1/2 c each - white vinegar, tomato juice, vegetable oil
1 tsp each - dried oregano, dried thyme, dried basil and salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 sweet onion,minced
VEGETABLES I USED - USE YOUR FAVORITE
1 small each - unpeeled zucchini and yellow squash - sliced or cubed into 1 inch pieces
onion chunks - same size as other veggies
cherry tomatoes
green or red bell pepper cut into same size as zucchini
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
skewers soaked for 30 minutes if using wood

Steps:

  • 1. Place all marinade ingredients in a jar and shake. Set aside.
  • 2. Pound your chicken breasts with a meat mallet to thin out some, then cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch pieces. Place in a bowl Wash and cut the vegetables, all pretty equal in size. You can use whatever vegetables you like, as long as they all will cook at pretty much the same times. Place in bowl with chicken, shake marinade again and pour over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • 3. Turn on grill to medium. Drain marinade from vegetables and chicken and place in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and remove from stove Weave the chicken accordion style on skewers and alternate with chosen vegetables, until skewers are evenly filled.
  • 4. Place on prepared grill or you can broil them as well. Brush with marinade and grill for 6 - 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink. Turning occasionally and brushing with marinade.
  • 5. Place on platter and enjoy...the chicken is so tasty and tender.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH HERB SAUCE



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Provided by Janet Johnston

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 5 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 (8-inch) wooden skewers, soaked 1 hour
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 lime, juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • For the Chicken:
  • Combine all of the spices, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the cubed chicken and toss to coat. Put the chicken on the skewers and lay on the grill. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, turning often so that the spices don't burn, about 10 to 12 minutes. Arrange on a serving platter and serve with the Herb Sauce.
  • For the Herb Sauce:
  • Add the fresh herbs, spices, salt, lime juice, and honey to a blender carafe. Blend to combine and with the motor running, slowly add the olive oil. Once combined, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, and transfer to a serving bowl.

HERB CHICKEN VEGETABLE KABOBS



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Tender marinated chicken is skewered with fresh vegetables for an easy grilled chicken dinner. This is a recipe courtesy of Land O Lakes site.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 lb skinless chicken breast half, cut into about 32 (or sirloin roast)
8 small mushrooms
8 cherry tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, cut into 8 (1-inch)
1 summer squash, cut into 8 (1-inch)
4 (12 inch) metal skewers

Steps:

  • Combine all marinade ingredients in large plastic resealable food bag; add chicken pieces. Tightly seal bag. Turn bag to coat chicken well. Place into 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 3 hours. Drain; reserve marinade.
  • Heat one-side of gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Place coals in charcoal grill to one-side. Make aluminum foil drip pan; place opposite heat.
  • To assemble kabobs, alternately thread chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell pepper and squash onto skewers. Brush kabobs with marinade. Place kabobs on grill over drip pan. Grill, turning and basting occasionally, until chicken is fork tender (15 to 20 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 96.3, Sodium 627.7, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 28.3

CHICKEN KABOBS



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Here's a colorful, quick, and easy way to do your veggies and chicken on the grill--with no marinating!

Provided by DAVESARAH

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 cup barbeque sauce
skewers

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Thread the chicken, green bell pepper, onion, and red bell pepper pieces onto skewers alternately.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Place kabobs on the prepared grill, and brush with barbeque sauce. Cook, turning and brushing with barbeque sauce frequently, for 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 761.8 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN KABOBS



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Fresh herbs, bold garlic and zingy lemon make for a marinade that lasts, so you end up with a flavorful chicken kabob that satisfies without weighing you down.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges

Steps:

  • In large shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix garlic, rosemary, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice and 5 tablespoons of the oil. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover or seal; refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil; set aside.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. On 6 (10- to 12-inch) metal skewers, alternately thread chicken, bell pepper and onion, leaving space between pieces.
  • Place skewers on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with lemon juice mixture, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender. Discard any remaining lemon juice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 451 mg

YUMMY HONEY CHICKEN KABOBS



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Honey chicken kabobs with veggies. You can marinate overnight and make these kabobs for an outdoor barbecue as a tasty alternative to the usual barbecue fare! Fresh mushrooms and cherry tomatoes can also be used. (This can also be done in the broiler.)

Provided by Ann Marie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Broiled

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cloves garlic
5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
skewers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce, and pepper. Before adding chicken, reserve a small amount of marinade to brush onto kabobs while cooking. Place the chicken, garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours (the longer the better).
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Drain marinade from the chicken and vegetables, and discard marinade. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear. Turn and brush with reserved marinade frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 442.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful chicken and vegetables will make all the difference in the final dish.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for your kabobs. This will add color, flavor, and texture to the dish.
  • Skewer the chicken and vegetables tightly so that they don't fall off while cooking.
  • Cook the kabobs over medium heat so that the chicken cooks through without burning the vegetables.
  • Serve the kabobs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Succulent Herbed Chicken Kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer entertaining. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and healthy meal that will impress your friends and family. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy some amazing kabobs!

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