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Chicken Shish Kabobs

Savory Chicken Shish Kabobs for the Perfect BBQ Night

Discover the perfect Chicken Shish Kabobs, combining juicy chicken, smoky bacon, sweet pineapple, and savory zucchini for a BBQ night to remember.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 kabobs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kabobs
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitute with turkey or firm tofu for a non-chicken option.
  • 4 slices Bacon Use turkey bacon or omit for a healthier meal.
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple Canned pineapple can be used; drain it well.
  • 1 medium Zucchini Substitute with bell peppers or mushrooms for different textures.
  • 1/2 cup Budweiser Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Sauce Swap in any BBQ sauce if needed.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
Optional for Serving
  • additional Reserved BBQ Sauce Serve on the side for extra dipping enjoyment.
  • to taste Toppings Consider adding fresh herbs or lemon wedges for a zesty finish.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • skewers
  • Basting brush
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Shish Kabobs
  1. Preheat your outdoor grill or grill pan to 350°F.
  2. Prepare a baking sheet, 10 skewers, and a basting brush.
  3. Peel, core, and cut the fresh pineapple into thick spears.
  4. Layer kabobs by threading chicken, pineapple, zucchini, and bacon onto skewers.
  5. Reserve half of the BBQ sauce, then brush the kabobs with the remaining sauce.
  6. Oil the grill grates lightly with cooking oil before placing the kabobs on the grill.
  7. Grill the kabobs for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway and basting with sauce.
  8. Remove from grill, serve with reserved BBQ sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kabobCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftover kabobs in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze kabobs in a single layer for up to 3 months.

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