Description
Sizzling BBQ Chicken Skewers bring Mediterranean flavors to your grill with juicy marinated chicken and zesty herbs. Guests will savor each perfectly charred bite of this easy summer dish that promises pure grilling delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms) chicken tenders
Liquid and Marinade:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) beer (lager or IPA)
- 3–4 tablespoons (45–60 milliliters) honey BBQ dry rub (e.g., KC Masterpiece)
Cooking Equipment:
- Wooden skewers (soaked 20 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare wooden skewers by soaking them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Cut chicken tenders into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent marination.
- Create a robust marinade by blending BBQ rub with beer, whisking until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Separate a portion of the marinade, setting aside for basting during the grilling process.
- Thoroughly coat chicken skewers with the primary marinade, ensuring complete coverage of each piece.
- Allow marinated skewers to rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, enabling flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, creating distinct temperature zones for direct and indirect cooking.
- Place skewers on direct heat, searing each side for approximately one minute to develop a caramelized exterior.
- Carefully brush skewers with reserved marinade, then close grill lid to create an enclosed cooking environment.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then flip skewers and repeat basting and grilling process.
- Monitor internal chicken temperature, continuing to cook until it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh herbs or additional BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Choose tender chicken pieces for maximum juiciness and even cooking.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Experiment with different beer styles to create unique flavor profiles in the marinade.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free BBQ rub and replacing beer with apple cider or chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg