Best Grilled Chicken Kabobs | The Mediterranean Dish
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Start by marinating the chicken and threading it, along with your chosen vegetables, onto metal skewers. Lightly oil a sheet pan and arrange the skewers in a single layer on the pan. Broil for 5 minutes, then flip the skewers and broil on the other side for 5 more minutes or longer until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature should be at 165 degrees F).
Why are my kebabs dry?
A common complaint when cooking chicken breast on the grill is that they tend to get dry, particularly when cut into small chunks for something like chicken skewers. Here are a few tips to help you avoid dry kebabs:
Cut the chicken to the proper size. Typically, for chicken breasts, 1 ½-inch pieces work best. Try to cut them all to the same size for even cooking. If you go for larger cubes, they will take longer to cook and may give you burnt exteriors and a raw center.
Marinate! Marinate! Especially if you’re using chicken breast, giving it a bit of time in the tasty chicken kabob marinade infuses it with flavor while working to tenderize it. Ideally 2 to 4 hours, but even if you have just 30 minutes, that should help.
Don’t thread the meat and vegetables too tightly on the skewer! Allow a little bit of room between the chicken and vegetables so that the heat can move about freely to cook everything more evenly.
What to serve with chicken kabobs?
These Mediterranean grilled chicken kabobs have your protein and veggies covered, so you can keep the sides simple! At my house, warm pita and hummus are essential with kebabs, but here are some favorite salads and sides that you can add:
Leftovers and storage
Remove leftovers from the skewers and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, spread the chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet and warm in the oven at 350 degrees F until heated through.
You can also freeze grilled chicken kabobs for up to 3 months; remember to remove the skewers first.
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BEST Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Suzy Karadsheh
Juicy, tender, flavor-packed chicken kabobs! Chicken pieces, marinated Mediterranean-style with warm spices, garlic, citrus and extra virgin olive oil, then skewered along with colorful veggies and grilled to perfection. If you can, allow the chicken to sit in the marinade (refrigerated) for 2 to 4 hours. But if you’re short on time, even 30 minutes will work wonders! You can also cook these chicken skewers in the oven (I share all the instructions!).