Rainbow Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Published 5/15/2023 We’ll teach you how to make the most delicious marinated chicken kebabs on the grill for a nutritious summer meal!

Delicious Chicken Kabobs on the Grill

Taste the rainbow with this gorgeous rainbow grilled chicken kababs recipe made with lean chicken breast and all your favorite veggies. Grilling chicken kabobs is one of our go-to summer meals because they’re oh-so easy and delicious. Seriously, these scrumptious grilled chicken kabobs are full of so much flavor all thanks to our juicy chicken kabob marinade.

What You Need for Grilled Chicken Kabobs

We decided to make not one, but TWO marinades for this recipe to really give every bite a unique flavor. You’ll be marinating the chicken and veggies separately, but we promise it’s worth it. Plus, a little bit of char from the grill makes these the ultimate spring or summer meal that the entire family will love. Pair your grilled chicken kabobs with our foil pack grilled potatoes, Caprese quinoa salad, and a homemade honey lavender lemonade for an amazing summer meal. Best Chicken Kabob Marinade

for the CHICKEN

chicken breast soy sauce Worcestershire sauce lime juice orange juice honey minced garlic grated ginger salt olive oil rice vinegar sriracha (optional if you like a little heat!)

for the VEGGIES

olive oil sesame oil lime juice minced garlic grated ginger salt rice vinegar fresh chopped cilantro honey

How to Make Grilled Chicken Kabobs

These rainbow grilled chicken kabobs are as easy as 1-2-3-4! Let’s do it:

marinate the chicken

Begin by slicing the chicken breasts into cubes and place them into a large gallon-size bag or a deep dish with sides to marinate. Add all the chicken marinade ingredients to a small bowl, and whisk all the ingredients together until the honey dissolves. Pour the chicken marinade over the chunks of chicken and mix the chicken with the marinade. Seal the bag and place the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to for up to 2 hours.

prepare the veggies

Place the chopped peppers, purple onion, and garlic cloves into a large bowl. Make the veggie marinade by adding all the marinade ingredients to a mason jar. Cover the jar and shake until combined. Then pour the marinade over the veggies and toss until coated.

Assemble chicken kabobs

To assemble the kabobs use water soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers. Thread a piece of chicken onto the skewer, then a bell pepper, onion, and garlic clove. Repeat until you have 3 or 4 pieces of chicken on the skewer. Set the kebab aside and repeat until all the ingredients have been placed on kabobs.

Grill Kabobs

Place the kabobs on the grill at 400°F and turn them every 5-7 minutes for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165ºF. Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve with freshly squeezed lime juice, fresh cilantro, and your favorite sides!

How long should I marinate chicken?

We recommend marinating chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Check out our guide to chicken marinades post. Thermoworks Thermapen

How to Grill Your Favorite Meat

Grilled Chicken Breast Grilled Salmon Grilled Pork Chops Grilled Chicken Thighs Grilled Flank Steak Grilled Whole Chicken Grilled Pork Tenderloin Grilled Chicken Legs Grilled Shrimp Grilled Scallops Grilled Ribs

Do kabobs have to be marinated?

While you do not HAVE to marinate your kabobs, we recommend it. Since you’re cutting the chicken and veggies into small pieces before grilling, a marinade is going to help keep them nice and juicy and not dry out over the direct heat.