Ingredients
Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
- 1 cup Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette (homemade or store-bought, smoky and sweet)
Main Ingredients
- 1¼ to 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1¼-inch chunks
- 1 medium yellow onion (preferably sweet like Vidalia), cut into 1¼-inch pieces, separated into layers
- 1 large red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1¼-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Morton kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the marinade: Prepare the Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette according to your recipe or use a pre-made version. This can be made a few days in advance and stored refrigerated in an airtight container for convenience.
- Marinate the chicken: Reserve ¼ cup of the vinaigrette in a separate airtight container and refrigerate. Pour the remaining vinaigrette into a wide shallow bowl or sealable plastic bag. Add the chopped chicken, turning gently to coat each piece thoroughly. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to allow flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Prepare the vegetables: Place the onion and red bell pepper pieces in a medium bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly, ensuring they are lightly oiled for grilling.
- Assemble the kabobs: Thread alternating pieces of marinated chicken and prepared vegetables onto skewers. Arrange the kabobs on a rimmed baking sheet. Discard any leftover marinade from the bowl to avoid contamination.
- Season: Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper over the kabobs to taste. After flipping the kabobs during grilling, season them again to enhance flavor consistency.
- Prepare the grill: Heat the grill to medium to medium-high heat. Clean the grates thoroughly and oil them well to prevent sticking and promote even grilling.
- Grill the kabobs: Place the kabobs on the hot grill grates. Turn frequently so each side gets a good char and cooks evenly, about 12 to 15 minutes total. After approximately 10 minutes, brush the kabobs with the reserved ¼ cup of vinaigrette/marinade to maintain moisture and deepen flavor. Grill until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Remove the kabobs from the grill and serve hot, ideally alongside cilantro lime rice or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Ensure grill grates are clean and well-oiled to prevent sticking and ensure attractive grill marks.
- Marinade the chicken for at least 2 hours but no longer than 4 hours to avoid breaking down the meat excessively.
- Use food-safe skewers such as metal or soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust seasoning after grilling since some salt may wash off during cooking.
- Check chicken internal temperature using a meat thermometer to ensure safe doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
