Garlicky BBQ Chicken Kebabs
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 387kcal
Only a handful of simple ingredients are needed to make these delicious, quick and easy Garlicky BBQ Chicken Kebabs, which are ideal for cooking outdoors on the barbecue grill.
Ingredients
- 12 bamboo or metal skewers
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 800 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (chicken breast can also be used), (see note 1)
Instructions
- Soak the skewers (optional) – If using bamboo skewers, submerge them in tap water for 10 minutes prior to cooking, to stop the skewers burning.
- Make the kebab mix – In a large bowl, combine the paprika, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, salt, black pepper and chicken. Combine well using tongs or your hands so that the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to intensify the flavours (although I rarely do this for quick weeknight dinners).
- Skewer the chicken – Thread the chicken onto the skewers, repeating until you have used up all of the chicken. You should have enough chicken for roughly 12 skewers with 5–6 pieces of chicken on each (depending on how big your chicken pieces are).
- Cook the kebabs – Preheat the barbecue (or a griddle/chargrill pan on the stovetop) over medium–high heat. Cook the chicken for 8–10 minutes, turning regularly.
- Rest and serve – Allow the chicken to rest, loosely covered in foil, for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Note 1 – My preference is chicken thigh as I feel it produces the best, juiciest results, but chicken breast can also be used. Cook the chicken for 8–10 minutes or until it is cooked through.
Make ahead
Chicken – Marinate the chicken and thread the skewers up until 24 hours prior to cooking. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use. You can freeze the marinated kebabs for up to 2 months.Leftovers
Refrigerate leftover chicken skewers for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave for the best, juiciest results. Not suitable to freeze.Nutrition Facts
Garlicky BBQ Chicken Kebabs
Amount per Serving
Calories
387
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
190
mg
63
%
Sodium
1361
mg
59
%
Potassium
566
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
39
g
78
%
Vitamin A
1215
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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