Description
Firecracker Kabobs are the ultimate summer grilling sensation that will ignite your taste buds! Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a spicy-sweet glaze are paired with colorful veggies for a vibrant, mouth-watering dish. Perfect for backyard barbecues or cozy family dinners, these kabobs deliver an unforgettable flavor explosion that brings everyone together around the grill. Enjoy them hot off the grill or as leftovers—either way, they’ll be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 medium red onion, cut into thick wedges
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust for spice level)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting chicken and vegetables as specified.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Once marinated, skewer chicken and veggies alternately on skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Grill kabobs for 6-8 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or beef. Add pineapple chunks for a sweet twist or jalapeños for extra heat. Soaking wooden skewers in water before grilling helps prevent burning.