Description
Brighten up your next BBQ with these Grilled Rainbow Chicken Kabobs! Tender chicken and colorful veggies like red peppers, zucchini, and pineapple come together on skewers for a vibrant, flavorful dish. Paired with a creamy Easy Peanut Sauce, this recipe is the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and tangy. Whether you’re grilling or broiling indoors, these kabobs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Kabobs
- 6 Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (plus extra for grilling)
- 2 cloves Garlic (peeled, crushed, and minced)
- 1 ear Corn (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1/2 Red Onion
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Red Pepper
- 1 Yellow Pepper
- 6 X 1-inch chunks Fresh Pineapple
For the Easy Thai-Style Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
- 1 clove Garlic (peeled)
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (gluten-free if required)
- 3 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1/3 cup Water
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together lime juice, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Add chicken and mix everything well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: Place all sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more water for a thinner consistency.
- Assemble and Cook the Kabobs:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut red onion, peppers, and zucchini into 1-inch pieces.
- Thread the vegetables, corn pieces, and pineapple onto skewers. Add marinated chicken thighs to the end of each skewer.
- Brush kabobs lightly with olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Grill for 5-7 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for another 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Serve: Serve kabobs with peanut dipping sauce on the side for a delicious, flavor-packed meal.
Notes
- If you’re not grilling, broil the kabobs indoors at high heat, flipping as needed for even cooking.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of chili flakes to the dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob (1/6 recipe)
- Calories: 363 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg