Description
Experience a burst of bold, spicy flavor with these Firecracker Kabobs, featuring tender marinated chicken and colorful vegetables grilled to perfection. Ideal for summer BBQs and quick weeknight dinners, these kabobs combine a zesty buffalo or sriracha sauce with honey and smoked paprika for a perfect balance of heat and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Marinade
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce or sriracha
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce or sriracha, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, toss thoroughly to coat all pieces, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; for deeper flavor, marinate up to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high to ensure a good sear and char on the kabobs.
- Assemble kabobs: Thread the marinated chicken, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini pieces onto the skewers, alternating ingredients evenly for color and flavor.
- Grill kabobs: Place skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender and slightly charred. Brush with leftover marinade during grilling for extra flavor.
- Serve: Remove from grill and serve hot, perfect over rice or wrapped in flatbread with your favorite dressing like ranch or blue cheese.
Notes
- These kabobs are excellent served over rice or wrapped in flatbread with a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents burning on the grill.
- Marinate longer for more intense flavor, but do not exceed 4 hours to keep meat tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
