Oven Chicken Kabobs
Oven chicken kabobs are the perfect meal to serve at a family event, or on any random day when you want to enjoy the taste of summer.
These oven chicken kabobs are so easy to make and you can prepare them ahead and let them marinate overnight, or you can make them on the day you want to serve them.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
Since these kabobs are made in the oven, you can enjoy them any time of the year, not just during BBQ season! If you have a craving in the middle of a snowy February, you can easily enjoy these oven chicken kabobs for dinner!
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Ingredients for this recipe
Lime: Juiced and zested.
Orange: Freshly juiced.
Chili powder: For spice.
Cumin: For flavor.
Cayenne pepper: Optional for those who want extra spice.
Olive oil: Helps to hold all of the marinade.
Brown sugar: For rounded sweetness.
Roasted red pepper: Or pimento.
Garlic cloves: Adds well-rounded flavor.
Parsley or cilantro: For some earthy notes.
Salt and pepper: To taste.
Chicken breast: Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Bell pepper: 3 colors, cut into one-inch chunks.
Onion: Cut into one-inch chunks.
Substitutions
If you don’t want to use roasted red pepper in this recipe, you can also use pimento. Cayenne pepper is optional, depending on how much spice you want in your marinade.
Equipment needed for this recipe
To make kabobs, you will of course need some skewers. You’ll also want a mixing bowl to mix together the marinade ingredients. Have a cutting board on hand, as well as a knife to cut the meat and vegetables. Use a grater to zest the lime. Use a baking sheet to bake the kabobs, and line it with parchment paper to minimize mess and prevent sticking.
How to cook kabobs in the oven
Step 1: Soak wooden skewers for 6 or more hours before use so they don’t burn in the oven.
Step 2: Roll the orange back and forth on a hard surface for at least 20 seconds. Cut the orange into quarters and squeeze out as much juice as possible. (you can also substitute 3 oz of prepared OJ)
Step 3: Roll the lime back and forth on a hard surface for at least 20 seconds. Grate the peel of your lime to obtain 1 to 2 teaspoons of zest Cut in half and squeeze out as much juice as possible. (you can substitute with 2 TBSP of prepared lime juice)
Step 4: Mix marinade ingredients – lime zest and juice, orange juice, oil, garlic, sugar, chili, cumin, minced canned chipotle peppers, parsley or cilantro, salt, and pepper in a large ziplock bag or bowl with a tight seal.
Step 6: Prepare your peppers and onions and cut them into large chunks.
Step 5: Then cut the chicken breast into cubes or small pieces. Place the chicken pieces into the marinade and mix well. Leave the meat to marinate for 1-6 hours. Overnight is good, too.
Step 7: Thread the prepared chicken pieces onto wooden skewers, alternating with onions and bell peppers of different colors.
Step 8: Place prepared skewers onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet Bake at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
What to serve with oven chicken kabobs
Salad is a great side to pair with chicken kabobs. One salad that would go really well with this recipe is this Weight Watchers Broccoli Salad. If you’re a pasta fan, then this Weight Watchers Pasta Salad would be a delicious addition to your meal. For a sweet salad, this Sweet Potato Salad Recipe is always a crowd favorite!
Common Questions
How long does it take to cook kabobs in the oven?
This recipe calls for you to bake your kabobs at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes.
Can I put wooden skewers in the oven?
Yes, you can use wooden skewers for your kabobs while they bake in the oven! Soak them ahead to avoid burning.
Storage suggestions
If you have some leftover kabobs, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days, then reheat them when you’re ready to eat them.
Reheating Tips
To reheat these kabobs, you can put them back in the oven and warm them up for about 15 minutes.
Oven Chicken Kabobs
These oven chicken kabobs are easy to make and you can prepare them ahead and let them marinate overnight or eat them in an hour!
Ingredients
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- 1 large orange, juiced
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 TBsp spoons of olive oil
- 2 tbsp. spoons of brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp chopped roasted red pepper or pimento
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 2-3 sprigs of parsley or cilantro
- salt and pepper - to taste
- 1 large chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- bell pepper (3 colors) cut into one inch chunks
- 1 large onion, cut into one inch chunks
Instructions
Step 1: Soak wooden skewers for 6 or more hours before use so they don’t burn in the oven.
Step 2: Roll the orange back and forth on a hard surface for at least 20 seconds. Cut the orange into quarters and squeeze out as much juice as possible. (you can also substitute 3 oz of prepared OJ)
Step 3: Roll the lime back and forth on a hard surface for at least 20 seconds. Grate the peel of your lime to obtain 1 to 2 teaspoons of zest Cut in half and squeeze out as much juice as possible. (you can substitute with 2 TBSP of prepared lime juice)
Step 4: Mix marinade ingredients - lime zest and juice, orange juice, oil, garlic, sugar, chili, cumin, minced canned chipotle peppers, parsley or cilantro, salt, and pepper in a large ziplock bag or bowl with a tight seal.
Step 5: Then cut the chicken breast into cubes or small pieces. Place the chicken pieces into the marinade and mix well. Leave the meat to marinate for 1-6 hours. Overnight is good, too.
Step 6: Prepare your peppers and onions and cut them into large chunks. .
Step 7: Thread the prepared chicken pieces onto wooden skewers, alternating with onions and bell peppers of different colors.
Step 8: Place prepared skewers onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet Bake at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 140Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 17mgSodium 75mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 1gSugar 8gProtein 7g
As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts, WW points and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
Interesting! I can’t wait to try this one. Thanks for sharing!
These look really good! Blackberry BBQ Sauce sounds fantastic. 🙂 #MeltInYourMouthMonday
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We are always looking for different ways to prepare chicken!
Mmm, yum! Very intriguing flavor combinations here.
Wow! I”ve never thought of adding blackberries to kebabs. So Yummy! Thank you for sharing, and thank you for linking up at the #HomeMattersParty this week. Hope to see you again next week.
These are so pretty and look delicious!! Thanks for sharing at our Living With Style Linky Party. Be sure to come back next week!!
This recipe looks so delicious! Hi, I’m Anita visiting from Showcase Your Talent Thursday.
These are not only beautiful, but they look delicious and easy! What a perfect Labor Day BBQ dish!
Oh my goodness, blackberry BBQ sauce sounds amazing! We are going to have to try that!
I love kabobs, and they are fun to make. These look so delicious and fun to make. And the Blackberry barbecue sauce sounds amazing!
I’m a vegetarian, so I would probably use veggie stock for the the sauce and put it over grilled tofu! But this looks delish. Thanks for the recipe!
Julia // Little Miss Haute Couture
Oh those are great tips on making the recipe vegetarian friendly! Thanks for stopping by.