Chicken and Bacon Shish Kabobs
Elevate your backyard barbecue game with these irresistible Chicken and Bacon Shish Kabobs, a perfect blend of smoky, savory, and fresh flavors. Tender chicken breast cubes are wrapped in crispy, thick-cut bacon and paired with vibrant bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion for a colorful, nutrient-packed feast on a skewer. Marinated in a zesty olive oil, lemon juice, and paprika blend, each bite is bursting with flavor. These easy-to-make kabobs are grilled to perfection in just 15 minutes, making them an ideal choice for a quick dinner or entertaining guests. Serve them hot off the grill, and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: chicken and bacon kabobs, grilled shish kabobs, easy kabob recipe, summer grilling recipes, quick kabob dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 pieces bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 piece red onion
- 1 piece zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 pieces wooden skewers
Instructions
Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent them from burning during grilling.
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Cut each slice of bacon into thirds, so each piece is short enough to wrap around the chicken cubes.
Wash and chop the bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini into 1-inch chunks for skewering.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Toss the chicken cubes in the marinade and let them sit for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
To assemble, wrap each chicken cube with a piece of bacon and slide it onto the skewer. Alternate with chunks of bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
Grill the kabobs for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the bacon is crisp. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1112 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.3 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 692 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
