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Broiled chicken and vegetable kabobs produce juicy chicken and tender vegetables. They are sure to be a crowd pleaser and are a great summertime menu option.
It’s that time of year to break out the skewers to make kabobs. Kabobs are a popular summertime food that is synonymous with summer.
They are easy to make, and easily interchangeable to your tastes. Pretty much any meats or veggies work. While kabobs are an excellent food for the grill, they can also be cooked indoors without a grill.
Popping the kabobs for a quick broil in the oven is also a great and efficient way to cook them.
What is broiling?
Broiling is cooking by exposing food to direct radiant heat. Broiling differs from roasting and baking in that the food is turned during the process so as to cook one side at a time.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Perfect summertime food
- Flavorful marinade for meat and vegetables
- Makes a great grab and go by the pool food
Ingredients
What you’ll need to make this recipe.
- Olive oil
- Lite soy sauce
- Honey
- Minced garlic
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Zucchini
- Red onion
- Green bell pepper
- Red bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper
How to make this recipe
1 – Place the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and salt and pepper into a large bowl, or resealable storage bag. Combine well.
2 – Add the chicken and all the vegetables to the marinade. Toss to coat in the marinade.
3 – Cover bowl, or zip resealable storage bag, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Up to 8 hours if desired.
4 – While the chicken and vegetables are marinating, soak skewers in cold water, at least 30 minutes.
5 – Preheat broiler to high, and let preheat for at least 15-20 minutes.
6 – Turn the oven onto high broil for about 15-20 minutes before broiling to ensure the oven is nice and hot.
7 – Line a baking sheet with foil and arrange the kabobs evenly across the baking sheet.
8 – Broil on one side for 4 minutes, then flip all the kabobs over and broil for another 5 minutes.
Tip – while the chicken and vegetables are marinating, soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Soaking the skewers before cooking helps prevent the skewers from becoming black and charred.
Can I broil without a broiling pan?
Yes, you can use a roasting pan, cookie sheet/baking pan, aluminum baking trays, and cast-iron skillets.
How do I store my cooked chicken kabobs?
Placed cooled kabobs in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Calories per serving (1 kabob): 203
Broiled Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lite soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2" pieces
Instructions
- Place the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and salt and pepper into a large bowl, or resealable storage bag. Combine well.
- Add the chicken and all the vegetables to the marinade. Toss to coat in the marinade.
- Cover bowl, or zip resealable storage bag, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Up to 8 hours if desired.
- While chicken and vegetables are marinating, soak skewers in cold water, at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat broiler to high, and let preheat for at least 15-20 minutes.
- Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers. Arrange in a single layer on a foil lined baking sheet.
- Broil on one side for 4 minutes. Turn kabobs and broil for another 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
- Soaking the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking helps prevent the skewers from becoming black and charred during cooking.
Nutrition
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Playful Cooking
The chicken does look moist! How did it not get the char under the broil?
simplylowcal
It just didn’t actually. It wasn’t in the broiler for too long, so it was just enough to cook and not to char. 🙂
Alisa Infanti
Nothing says summer like having a BBQ and I always like to do kebobs. They are super easy and look special. Your recipe looks amazing. I will have to give it a try at my next gathering.
simplylowcal
Thanks! I hope you like! I love kabobs too.
Ramona
I love to eat well and have less calories is definitely a bonus. I will definitely make these super soon. Colourful and so delicious recipe. Thanks for sharing
simplylowcal
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy. 🙂
Ali Hanson
This looks like the perfect summer recipe. Summer zucchini are my absolute favorite! Nice work!!
simplylowcal
Thanks! I hope you enjoy!
Jen
I love how easy this is to make! Definitely a go to dinner when I don’t feel like cooking.
simplylowcal
Thanks, Jen! 🙂
Andrea Metlika
I really like that I can make these in my oven. They look delicious.
simplylowcal
Thanks! 🙂
Marie
Love the looks of this recipe! It’s actually perfect for winter when you can’t get out and grill. Just let the broiler do the job. Pinning for later!
simplylowcal
Thanks, Marie! One of the reasons I love it too. 🙂
Jessica Formicola
This is our absolute favorite dinner recipe! We make it all the time! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
simplylowcal
Thanks, Jessica. So glad you like. 🙂
Beth
These look fabulous! Thankfully I live in AZ and can still run outside and grill so I won’t have to wait till next summer to give these a try!
simplylowcal
Gotta love AZ weather in the winter. 🙂
Laura
These are so easy to make. I love how they turn out slightly charred on the edges. It feels like cooking on the grill, even when it’s too cold outside.
simplylowcal
Thanks, Laura! 🙂