If you're looking to spice up your next grilled skewers, try these dry rub BBQ Chicken Skewers with peppers and onions. An easy recipe ready in about 40 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Marinate Time10 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dry rub for chicken, grilled skewers, how to make chicken skewers
Servings: 8
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Julie Clark
Ingredients
BBQ Chicken Seasoning:
¼cupchili powder
1tablespoonpaprika
1/2teaspoonground thyme
2teaspoonsalt
2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1teaspooncumin
1/4teaspooncayenne pepper(or less for a milder flavor)
1tablespoonbrown sugar**
2boneless chicken breasts(cut into cubes)
For the skewers:
3green peppers(cut into thick pieces)
3red peppers(cut into thick pieces)
1large onion(cut into thick pieces)
10-12skewers(soaked for at least 30 minutes)
For grilling:
2tablespoonsolive oil
Instructions
If you are using wooden skewers, it is important to soak them first. You can soak them overnight or at least 30 minutes before making the kebabs.
In a small bowl mix together BBQ seasonings.
Season chicken with BBQ seasonings. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
To a skewer, rotate adding in chicken, peppers, and onions, repeat until the skewers have been filled about 1/2 way (about 3-4 pieces of each).
Preheat a grill to 400º Fahrenheit.
Add skewers to the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, brushing with olive oil several times during grilling. Turn the skewers occasionally and grill until temperature reaches 165ºF internally.
Serve warm.
Notes
**We've used coconut sugar and also just left the sugar out. These are two options if you want to watch your sugar intake.