Jul 12, 2015

Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs

Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs recipe is a sweet and smoky mix of chicken and fresh vegetables marinated in a simple, yet flavorful, soy sauce and honey mixture all together on a handy stick! Perfect for a picnic!
Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs recipe is a sweet and smoky mix of chicken and fresh vegetables marinated in a simple, yet flavorful, soy sauce and honey mixture all together on a handy stick! Perfect for a picnic! #SundaySupper #GalloFamily


We are celebrating picnics today! Who can resist spending the day outdoors with family, friends, and great food?! Not this girl! I'm all-in when it comes to picnics or anything that involves food for that matter <wink>
Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs recipe is a sweet and smoky mix of chicken and fresh vegetables marinated in a simple, yet flavorful, soy sauce and honey mixture all together on a handy stick! Perfect for a picnic! #SundaySupper
Don and I have lived in the same house since we were married over 25 years ago! Our daughter grew up in this home, and we have had the same neighbors for most of our time here. Those neighbors became our best friends, sharing in good times and the challenging times too. Our children, being very close in age, have been friends from the time they were born. We have such great memories of gathering together and grilling up delicious picnic food around the pool, in parks, or even at the beach to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or just because.

Gathering together around the picnic table over the years helped to nurture our close friendships and create unbreakable bonds. Now that the kids are all grown and off in college or starting new and exciting careers, I cherish those memories and look forward to when everyone can gather together again.

Today I am sharing a recipe we have enjoyed with friends and family for many years. My Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs recipe is easy to make and always a favorite! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. I also hope to inspire you to fill up your picnic basket deliciously to create those unbreakable bonds and cherished memories. 
Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs recipe is a sweet and smoky mix of chicken and fresh vegetables marinated in a simple, yet flavorful, soy sauce and honey mixture all together on a handy stick! Perfect for a picnic! #SundaySupper
Kabobs make great picnic food because they're on a handy stick. I mean what's better than being able to carry your food around and take bites in between chatting it up with friends? Any food on a stick is just more fun for that exact reason! IMHO anyway <smile>.

I also like how I can assemble the kabobs at home, so they are easy to take on-the-go and ready to grill anywhere. When working with wooden skewers like I did, be sure you soak the skewers in water for several hours or even overnight. Soaking the skewers prevents them from charring. I don't know anyone who likes a charred skewer!
Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs recipe is a sweet and smoky mix of chicken and fresh vegetables marinated in a simple, yet flavorful, soy sauce and honey mixture all together on a handy stick! Perfect for a picnic! #SundaySupper
Something else I like to use when barbecuing, or anytime I have a bunch of stuff to get from one place to another, is a baking sheet. Using a baking sheet as a tray brings a rustic look that I really love. There is just something about the imperfection of a used baking tray that appeals to me. It has character, and I like that :) It is also wide, so you can pile things on to carry just about everything you need, and they make great serving trays too! I usually put down some parchment paper and pile on these Grilled honey Chicken Kabobs so everyone can grab and enjoy!
Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs recipe is a sweet and smoky mix of chicken and fresh vegetables marinated in a simple, yet flavorful, soy sauce and honey mixture all together on a handy stick! Perfect for a picnic! #SundaySupper

Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs recipe is a sweet and smoky mix of chicken and fresh vegetables marinated in a simple, yet flavorful, soy sauce and honey mixture all together on a handy stick! Perfect for a picnic! #SundaySupper
I'd love to hear how you make your picnics extra special. Leave me a comment with your must-have picnic foods. I'm always looking for new and tasty ideas!

Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs

Life Tastes Good
Published 07/12/2015
Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
  • 2-3 yellow onions, cut into, approximately, 2 inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into, approximately, 2 inch pieces
  • 1 (16 ounce) container fresh white mushrooms, whole, cleaned
  • 1 pineapple, cored and cut into cubes
  • freshly chopped parsley for garnish
  • Skewers (I used 6" wooden skewers)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup honey, 1/3 cup soy sauce, and salt & pepper to taste. Reserve about a 1/3 cup of the marinade for basting.
  2. Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper and place in the marinade with 1 tablespoon minced garlic, onions, red peppers, and whole mushrooms. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remember if you are using wooden skewers to soak them in water overnight as well.
  3. When ready to cook, oil the grill grates and preheat the grill to mid-high heat.
  4. While the grill is heating, drain the marinade from the chicken and vegetables. Discard marinade. Assemble the kabobs by skewering chicken, pineapple, mushroom, red pepper, onion, and another piece of chicken (if you have room for it) onto each skewer until you've used up all the ingredients.
  5. Carefully spray the grill grate with cooking spray and place the skewers on the grill. Close the lid and allow them to cook for 4 to 5 minutes without moving them. After 5 minutes, carefully turn each skewer over (I use tongs to do this). Close the lid and cook another 4 to 5 minutes, brushing with the reserved marinade for that last minute. Cook until the chicken juices run clear and the chicken is no longer pink inside. If the skewers stick to the grate that could mean the heat is too low or they just need a little more time to cook. When they are ready to turn, they should release with little sticking. Serve and enjoy!
Yield: 4-6 Servings
Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook time: 10 mins.
Total time: 25 mins.

Tags: Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs, Fresh Vegetables, Fresh Fruit, Marinade, Picnic, #SundaySupper, Gallo Family Vineyards, Sauce, Grilling, Kebabs

23 comments:

  1. These are just perfect for a picnic! I love that you have lived in the same house since you were married! Hubs and I bought our first home last year, and we are slowly getting to know our neighbors, and I hope to have great meals with them in our home soon!

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    1. Thanks, Nichole. My family moved around a ton when I was a kid, so I really, really appreciate not moving ever again haha. Congrats on your new home! Here's hoping for many happy years full of great neighbors and lots of great memories :)

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  2. Oh my goodness, these look amazing!!!

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  3. I love it! What a great combination of flavors! Now I want to make some chicken kabobs for dinner,

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    1. Thanks, Jennifer! Kabobs are so much fun. I definitely don't make them often enough :)

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  4. LOVE this marinade! I always forget about making chicken kabobs, but these will certainly be on our dinner menu this summer!

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    1. Thanks, Liz. I don't make them often enough, either. I hope you love 'em :)

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  5. Kabobs are always fun.Yours sound delicious!

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  6. I love my old baking pans too and buy them too whenever I find them. Your kabobs look amazing!!!

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    1. Those baking pans come in handy! I use them a lot in photos too haha Thanks, Mary Ellen :)

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  7. Totally agree!Kebabs are the perfect picnic food and yours look delicious with the honey and soy marinade!Yum!!

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  8. How fortunate your family is to live in the same spot for 25 years! It sounds like such a fabulous neighborhood. PLEASE invite me to the next picnic...especially if you are making these kabobs!

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  9. Kabobs are a family favorite! I'll give this one a try this weekend ;)

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  10. I am A-OK with anything on a stick! Wonderful recipe, and I am so happy to cook alongside you for the #SundaySupper picnic today. -- Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious

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  11. This is awesome I would love it if you linked this to What'd You Do This Weekend.restaurant in northcampus

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