Juicy Chicken Kabobs with Soy-Sprite Marinade Recipe
This Chicken Kabobs recipe features tender, marinated chicken chunks skewered with colorful bell peppers and onions, grilled to perfection for a flavorful and easy meal. The chicken is marinated in a blend of low-sodium soy sauce, Sprite, oil, garlic powder, and horseradish, which imparts a savory and slightly tangy taste. Perfect for summer grilling or oven roasting, these kabobs are a crowd-pleaser and a healthy option for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 7 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (120 mL)
- 1/2 cup Sprite, not diet (120 mL)
- 1/2 cup oil, avocado or canola oil (120 mL)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon horseradish, plain or horseradish sauce
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (907 g), or chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 bell peppers, any color, sliced into large chunks
- 1 sweet onion or purple onion, sliced into large chunks
- Wooden or bamboo skewers (soaked if bamboo)
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: In a large ziplock bag, combine 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup Sprite, 1/2 cup oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon horseradish. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch chunks and add them to the marinade bag. Seal the bag and refrigerate, allowing the chicken to marinate for 1 to 3 hours to absorb the flavors fully.
- Prepare Skewers: If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. Thread the marinated chicken pieces alternately with large chunks of bell peppers and onions onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
- Grill the Kabobs: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly grease the grill grates with oil. Place the kabobs on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side, turning carefully to ensure all sides are cooked through and the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, remove the kabobs from the grill and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices and enhance flavor.
- Oven Cooking Alternative: If a grill is unavailable, preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray it with non-stick spray. Place the kabobs evenly spaced on the sheet and bake for 15-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly browned.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: Prepare the marinade and cut the vegetables 1-3 days ahead. Marinate the chicken up to 6 hours before cooking for best flavor.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Soaking bamboo skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Cooking times vary depending on the size of the chicken chunks; ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Using avocado oil will add a mild flavor and healthy fats; canola oil is a neutral alternative.
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