Barbecue Maple Chicken Kebabs
Barbecue Maple Chicken Kebabs have a caramelized sweetness (from the maple syrup) that takes your chicken kebabs recipe to the next level.
Just in time for summer grilling, we love this Barbecue Maple Chicken Kebabs recipe that has been on our blog since 2015! For grilling, kebabs are a summertime staple, especially for entertaining, because you can make ahead and pop in the fridge.
Barbecue Maple Chicken Kebabs
These kebabs are glazed with maple syrup, which gives them a nice sweet flavor, with a little bit of tang.
We use wood skewers (soak ahead for 30 minutes), since they are so easy to toss for easy clean-up!
Why we love this recipe
- The kebabs pair nicely with a summer salad and corn on the cob!
- Make ahead (up to 48 hours) and store in the fridge until ready to grill.
- Ultimate summer chicken dish – everyone loves chicken skewers!
We also love this recipe served with this corn salad, Jalapeno cheddar biscuits, and this coleslaw. Delish! And the leftovers? If any … a amazing the next day, cut up and served in a summer green salad.
Gather these ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into small chunks
- Olive oil
- Maple syrup: you can use honey if you don’t prefer maple
- Maple seasoning: we use McCormick’s Grill Mates® Smokehouse Maple Seasoning or just salt and pepper
- Red onion
- Green bell pepper
- Red bell pepper
- Green onions: optional for garnish
How do you make Maple Barbecue Chicken Kababs?
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, maple syrup, and seasoning.
- Marinate: Place chicken in large Ziploc plastic bag or glass dish.
- Pour marinade over the chicken; turn to coat well and refrigerate.
- Remove chicken from marinade; discard any remaining marinade.
- Alternately thread chicken cubes and vegetables onto skewers.
- Lightly sprinkle chicken and vegetables with additional Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, if desired.
- Grill over medium heat until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, turning frequently.
- Optioinal to garnish with finely chopped green onion.
Tips and substitutions:
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. This will keep them from burning on the grill.
- You can also use salt and pepper if you don’t have a favorite rub! Make up ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to put on the grill!
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze … even better!
I always ask myself why I don’t make kebabs more often. I mean, how much simpler can they be?
They are one of the easiest summer entertaining main dishes to serve to company!
ENJOY!
More kebab recipes you may want to try:
BBQ Chicken Bacon Kebabs (with pineapple)
Get the Recipe:
Barbecue Maple Chicken Kebabs
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp. maple seasoning, I use McCormick’s Grill Mates® Smokehouse Maple Seasoning
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- Green onions, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Mix oil, maple syrup, and seasoning in a small bowl. Place chicken in large Ziploc plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Remove chicken from marinade; discard any remaining marinade. Alternately thread chicken cubes and vegetables onto skewers.
- Lightly sprinkle chicken and vegetables with additional Smokehouse Maple Seasoning, if desired.
- Grill over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, turning frequently.
Notes
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You live, you learn, you grow! Thank you Sandy for always keeping it real! I enjoyed this post and the challenge to think of something each and every day to give up or change to enhance my marriage! Chicken kabobs are one of my favorite and since my husband loves to grill, its something we both can do together for a quick and easy dinner (easy clean-up too)!