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Grilled BBQ Chicken Kebabs

Name: Grilled BBQ Chicken Kebabs
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken breast, cubed; 1 lb baby bell peppers, whole; ½ red onion, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 pineapple, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 tbsp. garlic powder; 1 tbsp. smoked paprika; 1 tbsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. black pepper; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice; ¾ cup your favorite barbecue sauce; 1 cup cilantro, packed; lime wedges (optional)

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A crowd-pleaser for any tailgate party, everyone will enjoy these tasty kebabs that are easy to prepare and fun to eat!

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1 Food Prep 15 min
2 Grill Prep 10–20 min
3 The Cook 15 min

Cooking for people

Ingredients

2 lb chicken breast, cubed
1 lb baby bell peppers, whole
½ red onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pineapple, cut into 2-inch pieces

Marinade Paste

1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. smoked paprika
1 tbsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. black pepper
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice

Sauce/Garnish

¾ cup your favorite barbecue sauce
1 cup cilantro, packed
lime wedges (optional)

1 Food Prep

Cut the red onion and pineapple into 2-inch pieces. Cut the chicken breast into 1¼ inch cubes.
In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients, and mix well to form a paste. Combine the marinade paste with the chicken breast cubes.
Using metal or bamboo skewers, thread the cubed chicken, pineapple, peppers and onions, alternating ingredients after every piece. If you’re using bamboo skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 1 hour prior to grilling. This helps to prevent the skewers from catching fire.

Why Is It Important to Marinate My Chicken Chunks Before Grilling? A marinade with a high oil content will flavor your chicken, and also help keep it from drying out on the grill.

How Can I Prevent My Bamboo Skewers from Catching Fire During Grilling?

Bamboo skewers are inexpensive and readily available. But because they’re made of thin pieces of bamboo, they’re flammable and can catch fire during grilling. To prevent this, soak your skewers in warm water for at least 1 hour prior to assembling your kabobs. When using skewers with wooden handles, it’s advisable to hang the wooden handles over the edge of the grill or make a heat barrier with a doubled piece of aluminum foil.

Credit: World Champion Pitmaster Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q.

What’s the Best Way to Assemble My Kabobs? It’s important not to pack the skewers too tight or too loose. If the protein and vegetables are too snug, the skewer will take too long to cook. If too loose, the protein and vegetables may overcook. Ideally, the protein and vegetables will touch each other but not be too crowded.

2 Grill Prep

Fuel: We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets.

Method: Direct-Heat Grilling

Temp: 350–400°F (Medium Heat)

How to Gauge Grill Heat Without a Thermometer

Carefully hold your hand about 5” to 6” above the grate, and refer to the temperature settings below:

• High Heat (450° to 550°F):
2 to 4 seconds
• Medium Heat (350° to 450°F):
5 to 6 seconds
• Low Heat (250° to 350°F):
8 to 10 seconds

Make sure your clothing doesn’t touch the grate, and always move your hand away from the heat before you feel discomfort.

When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.

3 The Cook

Allow your grill to preheat for 10–15 minutes. When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
Grill the kebabs directly over the coals, flipping them once, and keeping the lid closed as much as possible.
Grill the kebabs for about 10–12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F on a digital meat thermometer.
Remove the kebabs from the grill and baste with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for an impressive presentation!

Recipe created by Nichole Crews on behalf of Kingsford® Charcoal.

For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.