Easy Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Easy Grilled Chicken Kabobs

These grilled chicken kabobs are easy to make and loaded with bold and tangy flavor. Make them for a simple weeknight dinner or your next neighborhood cookout!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword bbq chicken skewers, grilled chicken, grilled chicken kabobs

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Additional Time 2

Total Time 2 40

Servings

Calories 556kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
1 cup soy sauce
1 head garlic cloves smashed and peeled
2 lemons juiced
16 ounces 7-Up Soda
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 onion diced

Instructions

Cut chicken into bite size pieces and place in a large bowl.
3 pounds boneless
Make the chicken kabob marinade by combining soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, 7-Up, ketchup, sugar and molasses in a medium bowl (or large measuring cup). Whisk together until well blended.
1 cup soy sauce, 1 head garlic, 2 lemons, 16 ounces 7-Up Soda, 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon molasses
Add chopped onions to the chicken pieces.
1 onion
Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken and cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight if possible, but for two hours at a minimum.
Place the chicken pieces on metal or wooden skewers, making sure that they are packed tightly together. Grill chicken skewers uncovered at medium high heat for about 7 to 10 minutes per side, depending on thickness. The chicken is done when your meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.

Notes

If you’re using bamboo skewers or other wooden skewers, it’s a good idea to soak them in cold water for 30 minutes before grilling. This will help ensure that they don’t catch fire when exposed to the heat of the outdoor grill.

To prevent your chicken from sticking, you can lightly oil your grill grates with some olive oil or cooking spray.

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