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Juicy Grilled Chicken Kabobs with 5-Star Spicy Marinade

grilled chicken kabobs
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Spicy grilled chicken kabobs with a creamy herb sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
  • 2 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Wooden skewers (soaked 20 minutes) or metal skewers
  • For serving: sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro
  • Creamy Herb Dip: 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt), 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced, 1/2 tsp dried dill (optional), 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Toss in chicken cubes and marinate 20–30 minutes (or up to 8 hours in the fridge).
  2. Make the dip: Stir together sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, cilantro, parsley, garlic, dill (optional), salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
  3. Assemble skewers: Thread chicken and green bell pepper pieces onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for even cooking.
  4. Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill kabobs 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until chicken is nicely charred and reaches 165°F.
  5. Serve: Plate the skewers with sliced jalapeños and cilantro. Serve with the creamy herb dip on the side.

Notes

  • Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
  • Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor (up to 8 hours).
  • Adjust cayenne for preferred spice level.

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