Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs Recipe

Kebabs, Kabobs, or Skewers – whatever you call this delicious Barbecue Chicken recipe it will soon become one of your favorite summer grilling recipes! Simple to make, this mouthwatering Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs recipe also comes with instructions for a grill pan, outdoor grill, and oven cooking methods. Spice up your dinner menu and give this fabulous recipe a try tonight!

Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs Recipe

So, is it kebabs or kabobs? Seems to be the kabobs are used in English-speaking countries (a lotta people blame us Americans!). According to dictionary.com both are correct. They go further with small pieces of meat or seafood seasoned or marinated and broiled, often with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, or other vegetables, usually on a skewer buuuuut grilled meat on a skewer is enough to make it a kabob. No matter what you call ’em, grilled meat on a stick is an awesome way to eat a meal (and kids love it!)

While this is a grilling recipe if you do not have an outdoor grill, no worries. I am also listing how to prepare these succulent meat skewers in the oven, or on a grill pan. For myself, I find the grill pan super easy to use and will default to that a lot. But shhh do not tell Hubby. When he suggested it the first time I acted like he was committing heresy! It was the outdoor grill (or indoor grill as we have a grill on our stove instead of two additional burners) or nothing for me.

Well, since a grill pan is so simple to use, guess what I have been using a lot? Hubby will clean the cast iron one, or I use my La Cuisine grill pan because – while smaller – it is an easy clean-up. Yeah, I admit it. I am a grill pan convert.

Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs Ingredients:

● 1½ lbs boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs
● 1 tsp Garlic Powder
● 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
● 1 tsp ground Cumin
● 1 tsp Salt
● 1 cup of Barbecue Sauce
● 2 Chipotle Peppers
● 1 tsp Adobo Sauce
● 1/8 cup Canola Oil (for greasing and basting)

Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs Mise en Place:

● Cutting Board
● Knife
● Measuring Cup
● Large Bowl
● Spoon
● Measuring Spoons
● Blender or Food Processor
● Basting Brush
● 6 Metal or Wooden Skewers

Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs Directions:

● Cut fresh (or defrosted) boneless, skinless chicken things into bite-sized pieces.
● In a large bowl, combine the bite sized chicken pieces, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and salt.

● Mix well and allow the seasoned chicken to rest for 15 minutes.
● Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the barbecue sauce, the chipotle peppers, and a teaspoon of the adobo sauce. Blend it well.

● Thread the chicken pieces into the skewers.

● Grill Pan Cooking Method:
● Heat the cast iron grill over medium high heat.
● Using a silicone brush, generously grease the grill pan with oil.
● Lay the skewers in a single layer.
● Grill each side for 3 minutes.
● Brush the skewers with the chipotle barbecue sauce and grill another 3 minutes per side or until the edges of chicken gets crispy, charred look. Serve warm.

● Outdoor Grill Cooking Method:
● Preheat the outdoor grill to medium heat, about 350°F.
● Generously grease the grill grates with oil.
● Lay the skewers in a single layer.
● Grill each side for 4 minutes.
● Brush the skewers with the chipotle barbecue sauce and grill another 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the edges of chicken gets crispy, charred look. Serve warm.

● Oven Cooking Method:
● Preheat the oven to 450°F.
● Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack or a cooling rack over it and grease the rack generously with oil.
● Place the chicken skewers on top of the cooling rack.
● Bake for 10 minutes.
● Brush both sides well with the chipotle barbecue sauce. Bake for another 10 minutes.

Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs Recipe
By Ann
Kebabs, Kabobs, or Skewers – whatever you call this delicious Barbecue Chicken recipe it will soon become one of your favorite summer grilling recipes! Simple to make, this mouthwatering Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs recipe also comes with instructions for a grill pan, outdoor grill, and oven cooking methods. Spice up your dinner menu and give this fabulous recipe a try tonight!

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Total Time: 32 Minutes

Ingredients:

● 1½ lbs boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs
● 1 tsp Garlic Powder
● 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
● 1 tsp ground Cumin
● 1 tsp Salt
● 1 cup of Barbecue Sauce
● 2 Chipotle Peppers
● 1 tsp Adobo Sauce
● 1/8 cup Canola Oil (for greasing and basting)

Directions:

● Cut fresh (or defrosted) boneless, skinless chicken things into bite-sized pieces.
● In a large bowl, combine the bite sized chicken pieces, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and salt.
● Mix well and allow the seasoned chicken to rest for 15 minutes.
● Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the barbecue sauce, the chipotle peppers, and a teaspoon of the adobo sauce. Blend it well.
● Thread the chicken pieces into the skewers.
● Grill Pan Cooking Method:
● Heat the cast iron grill over medium high heat.
● Using a silicone brush, generously grease the grill pan with oil.
● Lay the skewers in a single layer.
● Grill each side for 3 minutes.
● Brush the skewers with the chipotle barbecue sauce and grill another 3 minutes per side or until the edges of chicken gets crispy, charred look. Serve warm.
● Outdoor Grill Cooking Method:
● Preheat the outdoor grill to medium heat, about 350°F.
● Generously grease the grill grates with oil.
● Lay the skewers in a single layer.
● Grill each side for 4 minutes.
● Brush the skewers with the chipotle barbecue sauce and grill another 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the edges of chicken gets crispy, charred look. Serve warm.
● Oven Cooking Method:
● Preheat the oven to 450°F.
● Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack or a cooling rack over it and grease the rack generously with oil.
● Place the chicken skewers on top of the cooling rack.
● Bake for 10 minutes.
● Brush both sides well with the chipotle barbecue sauce. Bake for another 10 minutes.

Makes 6 servings Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Kabobs

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If you would like more grilling recipes to try, check out these:

● Easy Grilled Pork Chops Recipe with Peach Rum Sauce – Looking for a simple, delicious summer pork chops recipe? This easy grilled pork chops recipe comes with a side of delicious peach rum sauce. The pairing is divine. So up your grilling game with this easy pork chops recipe for dinner tonight! Yum.

● Chipotle Lime Grilled Pork Recipe – Easy to make, the smokey grilled pork is so juicy and bursting with chipotle lime flavor, your taste buds will sit up and take notice. A wonderful meal straight from the bbarbecue.

● Jalapeno Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe – Try something new for dinner tonight. This Jalapeno Marinated Grilled Chicken with Chipotle Lime Creama is delicious, simple to make, and very satisfying.

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