THE BEST EVER BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS

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These juicy Balsamic Grilled Chicken Kabobs are the BEST kabobs you will ever have! Tender chicken marinated in a sweet balsamic sauce then skewered with fresh vegetables and grilled to perfection. You can’t beat this healthy dinner recipe – it’s a summer grilling must!

Alright, genuine admission. Did you know there is a contrast between a kebab and a kabob? I didn’t for a very long time. I just continued reasoning, for what reason do a few group spell it kebab… it appeared to be bizarre to me and sincerely I just idea they were spelling it wrong. Haha! Unquestionably my blonde second! There IS a distinction! A kebab is a Middle Eastern dish that is basically meat (chicken, hamburger, and so forth) that is marinaded then put on a stick and flame broiled. So for instance… it would resemble my Sesame Lime Chicken with Peanut Sauce.Kabobs are a mix of meat and vegetables put on a stick at that point flame broiled.

For barbecued chicken kabobs I like to utilize boneless skinless chicken bosom since I like the lighter more white meat. Notwithstanding, you could likewise utilize boneless skinless chicken thighs in this formula also in the event that you like the flavor from dull meat. When I have my chicken managed, which means I cut the excess away, I at that point cut the chicken into bigger 1″ lumps so they are prepared to marinate or be speared.

While marinating chicken I generally do in any event 30 minutes, however it’s smarter to marinate meats for an hour to truly get the flavor. Anyway like anything, the more it sits the more flavor it will get. So truly, it relies upon how long you have. I’d say in any event 30 minutes, yet on the off chance that you have additional time allowed it to sit and wait.

These juicy Balsamic Grilled Chicken Kabobs are the BEST kabobs you will ever have! Tender chicken marinated in a sweet balsamic sauce then skewered with fresh vegetables and grilled to perfection.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” cubes
  • 2 red pepper, cut into cubes
  • 1 yellow pepper, cut into cubes
  • 1 red onion, cut into cubes
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 squash, 1/2″ slices
  • 2 zucchini, 1/2″ slices

Balsamic Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dry basil
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. To a small bowl add balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, dry basil, salt, and pepper. Whisk together and slowly add in the olive oil whisking the entire time.
  2. To a large bowl, add chicken cubes and half the balsamic mixture, reserve the rest. Stir to make sure all the chicken is coated. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to marinade.
  3. Preheat grill to medium high heat (375-400° F).
  4. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and start to assemble the kabobs.
  5. Alternate veggies with chicken on a skewer until everything is used up.
  6. Place kabobs on the grill and grill each side for 3-4 minutes, until charred. Brush the remaining marinade on the kabobs for one last flavor burst. Grill for 2 more minutes.
  7. Remove from grill.
  8. Serve!