These oven chicken kabobs baked are a great way of having a flavorful dinner ready in little time, while also serving some tasty vegetables in a different, fun way without getting the grill out! The marinade is a rich blend of yogurt and spices, keeping the chicken cubes moist without skimping on flavor! Perfect to serve with wraps, couscous, or in salads, once cooked, this delightful dish is perfect for dinner parties, mid-week meals or the lunch box! Show
Forget soggy fries, chicken pieces drowned in sauce, and fizzy drinks: this baked chicken kabobs recipe is not only ridiculously healthy, filling, and nutritious, it is also juicy, tasty and so, so versatile! This recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken cubes to be marinated in a yogurt marinade flavored with colorful spices, and then grilled in the oven using skewers, with the option of adding vegetables of choice on the skewers as preferred... the preparation takes only 5 minutes and the rest is up to the spices and the oven! Jump to:
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People also ask [FAQs]What vegetables to put on a kabob skewer?There are many vegetables that work well with these baked chicken skewers, however, as you can see from the pictures, I like to use red onions, sweet peppers, and bell peppers; other great options for these chicken kebabs are sliced tomatoes (will work well with keeping the meat moist) or eggplant. The vegetables do not need marinating, however, should you prefer you could season them with a bit of salt, black pepper, and perhaps a bit of garlic powder, onion powder, and a few red pepper flakes. What to serve with kabobs?The baked chicken kabobs can be served in wraps (fancy making your own? Try this spectacular Lebanese Mountain Bread Recipe!), with some pita bread, with rice and crunchy vegetables, or used to dress some couscous or bulgur wheat for a healthy dinner idea. A great way of using this chicken is to have it as a base for meal prep and then use it to bulk up salads for a healthy meal made with crunchy leaves, some grated carrots, fresh peppers, fresh herbs, and a different dressing every day, like a tzatziki-like light delicious sauce, a honey mustard dressing or a honey soy sauce. For an easy meal, the next day, a fun way of eating leftover chicken is to chop it in small dice and fill a panini or sandwich with it or a nice jacket potato. Can I cook chicken kabobs on a grill pan?Absolutely yes! When using a grilling pan, ensure this is warmed up on medium-high heat before putting the chicken skewers to cook; allow each of the four sides to cook against the pan in order to ensure the best flavors come out (yes, char-grilled chicken!) and to keep moist you can sprinkle a few drops of olive oil and lemon juice along the way. No matter what, always ensure the chicken is fully cooked before serving. My favorite way of cooking these kebabs is on the barbeque, although we know it is (unfortunately) not always grilling season! Before cooking, ensure you have a hot grill and a sheet pan where to put your meat once ready; to keep it hot, cover with a sheet of aluminum foil. What is kabob? A kabob or kebab is a Middle Eastern or Eastern Mediterranean dish that consists of grilled or roasted meat, fish, or vegetables on a skewer or spit (rotisserie style). Can you put chicken skewers in the oven? Yes, it is absolutly safe and fine to cook chicken skewers in the oven. Like for all chicken dishes, ensure the meat is thorouly cooked before serving. What temperature should chicken kabobs be cooked at? Baked chicken kabobs can be baked in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius, Gas 4 or 350 Fahrenheit for 25 minutes or until cooked thoroughly. Can you bake kabobs instead of grilling? Yes, these can be baked at 180 degrees Celsius, Gas 4 or 350 Fahrenheit for 25 minutes or until cooked thoroughly. It does take longer than grilling, however the result will be as delicious and you won’t have so much cleaning to do afterwards. How long does it take to cook chicken kabobs in the oven? It takes about 25 minutes when baked at 180 degrees Celsius, Gas 4 or 350 Fahrenheit, when the chicken breast cubes are about 1-inch (2.5cm) in size. How to store chicken kabobs?These kabobs can be stored at different stages:
Tips and tricksThere are a few tricks I learned while preparing these homemade chicken kabobs in the oven and I am sure sharing them will make your experience easier!
What makes these baked chicken kabobs different?These are more Indian chicken kebabs as they use a mix of Indian spices, rich yogurt, and fresh lemon or lime juice, compared to more traditional Greek chicken kabobs, which are flavored with traditional Mediterranean herbs (like rosemary) and lemon, or Hawaiian chicken kabobs, which use pineapple. Oven chicken kabobs are very straightforward to prepare:
The perfect summer meal: picture yourself wearing a pair of flip flops, sitting by the beach, and enjoying this delicious meal, made of simple ingredients, yet absolutely glorious! (Why not accompany it with a glass of this delicious Minted Virgin Moscow Mule with Ginger Ale?) Serve your baked chicken kabobs with a crunchy salad made of fresh produce, some creamy hummus, or tzatziki sauce and wrap it up in pita bread... seriously, what more can you want? Yes, a bit of tomato and pepper sauce! 🥗 If you liked this baked chicken kabobs recipe, have a look at these too and our high-protein meals section:
RecipeBaked Chicken Kabobs Recipe | Chicken Shish KebabIndian style kabobs: quick to prepare, weight-loss friendly and full of flavor! Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 25 mins Marinade Time 30 mins Total Time 1 hr Course Main Course Cuisine Indian, Mediterranean Servings 8 skewers Calories 171 kcal
For the marinade:
I prefer to use full fat yogurt as it is harder for it to split while cooking, plus it is thicker, so it will keep the spices together while coating the chicken (low fat yogurt sometimes has so many other additives it is not wort it going low fat - check the label!) . Should you not have full fat yogurt, you can drain out the excess water by hanging the low fat yogurt in a muslin cloth. Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 27gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg Keyword chicken shish kebab, Easy Chicken Recipes, oven cooked chicken, weight loss recipe Can kebabs be cooked in the oven?Yes, it's perfectly safe to cook chicken kebabs in the oven, as always, just check that they are cooked through before serving. If you're using bamboo skewers, as always, soak them for about 30 minutes in water before using. They will take about 20 – 30 minutes at 180C.
How long does it take to cook kabobs in the oven?Preheat oven to 450F. Alternate the vegetables and chicken on the skewer, making about 12 skewers. Place on two baking sheets lined with aluminum foil. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping the skewers about half way through.
What temperature do you cook kebabs in the oven?You should cook kabobs at a temperature of 375F and no higher than 400F. Remember to cook the meat by internal temperature and not time, so 165F for chicken and 145F for beef, pork, and fish. It may take the skewers a little longer to cook through in an oven, but the results are just as delicious.
How do you cook chicken kabobs?How to Cook Chicken Kabobs. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. ... . Whisk the marinade ingredients together.. Add the marinade to a bowl or ziptop bag with the chicken. ... . Thread the kabobs.. Grill the kabobs over medium-high heat (about 375 degrees F), until the chicken is cooked through.. |