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Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Spicy Chipotle BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Delicious and smoky Grilled Chicken Kabobs marinated with a spiced honey chipotle sauce and basted with a tangy chipotle BBQ sauce. Perfect for summer grilling or backyard cookouts, these kabobs offer a smoky, sweet, and mildly spicy flavor packed with tender grilled chicken pieces.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes (including minimum marinating time)
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Chicken Kabobs Marinade

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Chipotle BBQ Sauce

  • 12 oz barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 adobo chipotle peppers, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl or a one-gallon Ziploc storage bag, combine olive oil, honey, chipotle powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Seal the bag and mix thoroughly to create the marinade.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade bag, seal it, and shake well to coat all chicken evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 24 hours for maximum flavor absorption.
  3. Make the Chipotle BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, minced adobo chipotle peppers, and honey. Stir well until the sauce is smooth and evenly blended.
  4. Preheat the Grill: Heat your gas, charcoal, or pellet grill to approximately 400°F. Oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  5. Prepare the Skewers: Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread pieces onto wooden or metal skewers. Discard leftover marinade to avoid cross-contamination. If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent burning.
  6. Grill the Kabobs: Place the chicken kabobs on the preheated grill. Cook for 12 to 14 minutes turning halfway through, basting with the chipotle BBQ sauce to build flavor and moisture.
  7. Glaze and Finish Grilling: Continue to baste the kabobs with the chipotle BBQ sauce and grill for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce forms a glossy glaze on the chicken surface.
  8. Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken kabobs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute for maximum tenderness and flavor.

Notes

  • Soaking wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes helps prevent them from burning on the grill.
  • For best results, marinate chicken for several hours or overnight to fully develop flavors.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
  • These kabobs work well with chicken breast or thighs; thighs typically stay more moist.
  • Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers in the BBQ sauce to your preferred spice level.
  • Discard leftover marinade; do not reuse to avoid risk of contamination.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/grilled-chicken-kabobs-with-spicy-chipotle-bbq-sauce-recipe/