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Easy BBQ Chicken Kebabs

Modified: Apr 28, 2022 · Published: May 6, 2021 · by Ramona

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Ever wonder how to make chicken kebabs? It's not as hard as you may think! You can get creative with the ingredients and especially with the spices, or just stick to a classic combination. Let me tell you and show you all about it.

4 Chicken kebabs on a white plate with mixed vegetable couscous
Delicious chicken kebabs - just

Now with the BBQ season getting in full swing, a dish like this is simply heavenly. So easy to prepare and the results are A-MA-ZING! These chicken kebabs are marinated in a tangy mixture of lemon, yogurt, spices and garlic are such a huge crowd-pleaser.

This particular kebab easy recipe is loved by my family and my kids, in particular, they always crave it and if I am honest, I do too! I do like using organic chicken which I think is the best to get for dishes like this. The chicken marinade that you were looking for for a very long time!

Oh, these chicken dishes! Cannot get any better. Who said chicken is boring??!! Never! Just try this easy chicken kebab recipe and you will see what I mean. Dinner or lunch, next day lunch whether that's a school or a work packed lunch, just go for it, it is a perfect choice!

Tips for the best chicken kebabs

  • use chicken thighs - they are a lot more delicious and do not get dry
  • marinade a lot earlier for the best results (best ever, healthy and easiest dinner meal)
  • do not forget to squeeze some lemon juice to make it super tender

Marinade variation to use for chicken kebabs

Here are some ideas for a fantastic marinade for chicken thighs:

  • Indian spices (make a chicken tikka)
  • chilli sauce ( use lime and sriracha)
  • spring onions or scallions (paste with a mortar and pestle)
  • olive oil, garlic and lemon juice - simple but with gorgeous flavours
  • lemongrass, garlic and teriyaki sauce ( amazing!)
  • chicken satay (coconut milk, soy sauce, yellow curry, turmeric powder, garlic, ginger, honey)

FAQs

What to serve with chicken kebabs?

I could list so many things and dishes here that you could enjoy with this beautiful and super tasty chicken dish and here are a few ideas:
• Coconut, fried or Moroccan Style or this Truffle and Lentil Rice
• Cucumber Yogurt Dip
• Corn on the Cob - grilled, BBQ-ed or baked
• Green Salad
• Potato Salad
• Sweet Potatoes that are simply grilled or baked
• Tomato, cucumber and Feta Cheese Salad
• Horseradish and Roasted Beetroot Relish or try this pineapple and mango salsa, soo perfect and refreshing with any barbeque!

How long does it take to cook kebabs?

• It does not take long at all, it will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Be sure that all the sides of kebabs touch the grill - this will not only ensure doneness but also gives the chicken a nice-looking crisp exterior.
• As a general rule, most kebabs will need approximately 10-12 minutes to cook, which means anything between 2.5 to 3
minutes on each side, depending of course on the fire and how big or small the meat chunks are.

Other BBQ-worthy recipes you may love:

  • Exotic barbequed prawns
  • Delicious lamb burger
  • Healthy potato salad - a great side dish to these chicken kebabs
  • Oh, this fish made on the grill - to die for!
  • More BBQ dinners on the grill - mmm! Absolutely delish from Delish
4 Chicken kebabs on a white plate with mixed vegetable couscous.

Easy BBQ Chicken Kebabs

These chicken kebabs marinated in a tangy blend of yoghurt, garlic spices and lemon are always a huge success with my family and a massive crowd-pleaser too making them ideal for gatherings.
5 from 59 votes
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Course: BBQ, Dinner, Lunch, Starter
Cuisine: Ramona's Cuisine
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinading time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian
Cost: £7

Equipment

  • glass bowl
  • skewers
  • knife
  • chopping board
  • BBQ or grill

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken thighs (2.5 cups) cut into chunks
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt

For The Marinade

  • 100 g yoghurt (3.5 oz)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch chilli powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon lemon and lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
Metric - US Imperial

Instructions

To Make The Marinade

  • Mix all marinade ingredients (yoghurt, salt, pepper, lemon juice and zest, grated ginger, grated garlic, chilli powder or flakes if you choose to use them) into a larger glass bowl. Mix well.
  • Cut the meat into chunks. I always debone the thighs first and then cut them into 3 to 5 pieces depending on the size of the thigh. Add to the marinade.
  • Mix the meat pieces really well and coat them with the marinade sauce.
  • Place a cling film over the bowl and place this in the fridge or into a cool place. Allow to marinate for at least 20-30 minutes - the longer the better.
  • Heat up a grill or prepare the BBQ. Meanwhile, thread all meat chunks onto the metallic skewers. Do not push them into one another too closely. Allow them to have a little space so they can cook nicely without drying out.
  • Turn every 3-4 minutes on a different side so that they cook beautifully on all sides.
  • Serve with any salad or a nice couscous and vegetables like this one in this recipe which was simply made by mixing separately cooked couscous with roasted mixed vegetables to which I have added some spices like cajun, turmeric and a little curry powder seasoned with salt and pepper.

Notes

I've specified and used chicken thighs as opposed to boneless chicken breasts for this recipe because which I totally recommend since they are more flavorful, and less likely dry out. In addition, the beautiful and refreshing marinade and the lemon juice, in particular, will make these boneless chicken breasts tougher when cooked so trust me on this one! 😉 

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Veronika says

    May 13, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    5 stars
    I love chicken kebab! It's easy to make and perfect for the Summer gathering! Will try your recipe soon 😉

    Reply
  2. MaryAnne says

    May 13, 2021 at 11:17 am

    5 stars
    These chicken kebabs were INCREDIBLE!! The yogurt marinade was plate-licking good!

    Reply
  3. Leslie says

    May 13, 2021 at 9:34 am

    5 stars
    You have some great tips to optimize this recipe! Especially the use of chicken thighs! Love the marinade for this as well!

    Reply
  4. Alice | SkinnySpatula says

    May 13, 2021 at 4:25 am

    5 stars
    Can't wait for the weather to be nice here in Scotland so I can try these kebabs. They look so, so good!

    Reply
  5. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    May 13, 2021 at 3:29 am

    5 stars
    This dish looks so deliciously good. I wish I could eat that right this minute!"

    Reply
  6. Oscar says

    May 12, 2021 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars
    My family loved these chicken kebobs. Perfect on the bbq and this will be on rotation all summer long.

    Reply
  7. Amy says

    May 12, 2021 at 7:35 pm

    5 stars
    It's been so long since I've had chicken kebabs. I will have to give these a try!

    Reply
  8. GUNJAN C Dudani says

    May 12, 2021 at 10:50 am

    5 stars
    These kababs look perfect for July 4th celebration. I already tired it and we love it. I have noted down on my July 4th menu.

    Reply
  9. Anna says

    May 11, 2021 at 7:40 am

    5 stars
    We made these chicken kebabs with sriracha sauce last night using grill and they were soooo good! Definitely going to be making it again and using different marinades!

    Reply
  10. Chef Dennis says

    May 10, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    This is making my tummy growl!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 11, 2021 at 8:29 am

      HEHE 😉

      Reply
  11. Colleen says

    May 10, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    5 stars
    These kebabs look so good that I am going to make them tonight for dinner. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  12. Marta says

    May 10, 2021 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    The yogurt and lemon juice reminded me of my favorite souvlaki joint in Greece! This will definitely be on heavy rotation this summer at our house.

    Reply
  13. Raquel says

    May 10, 2021 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    We love grilling chicken and this marinade makes for juicy kebobs!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 11, 2021 at 8:58 am

      Indeed, thanks Raquel!

      Reply
  14. Amy Roskelley says

    May 10, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    I always use chicken thighs when I make our family dinners!! I can't wait to make these kebabs!

    Reply
  15. Bernice says

    May 10, 2021 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    YUM. I literally stopped reading this post to text my husband to take chicken out of the freezer lol. Chicken skewers for dinner tonight!!

    Reply
  16. Amie says

    May 09, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for such a quick and easy recipe. I can’t wait to try the lemongrass, garlic, and teriyaki sauce version!

    Reply
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