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BBQ Chicken Skewers

BBQ Chicken Skewers

Juicy chicken pieces marinated in smoky barbecue sauce, threaded onto skewers with colorful veggies, and grilled to caramelized perfection - perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade:

  • 1½ lbs (680g) boneless chicken thighs, cubed
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Skewers:

  • 1 bell pepper (any color), cut into chunks
  • 1 red onion, cut into chunks
  • 8 wooden/metal skewers

Instructions
 

  • Soak wooden skewers 30 mins (if using).
    Whisk marinade ingredients. Reserve ¼ cup.
    Toss chicken in marinade, refrigerate 1-24 hours.
    Thread chicken and veggies alternately onto skewers.
    Grill over medium-high heat 10-12 mins, turning and basting with reserved sauce.
    Serve with extra BBQ sauce.

Notes

  • Shortcut: Use pre-cut chicken and bottled sauce
  • Oven Option: Broil 6-8 mins per side
  • Storage: Keeps 3 days refrigerated
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