Chicken Bacon Shish Kebabs
Juicy, smoky, and bursting with vibrant flavors, these Chicken Bacon Shish Kebabs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next barbecue or weeknight dinner. Tender cubes of marinated chicken breast are wrapped in crispy bacon and threaded onto skewers with a colorful medley of bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini, creating a beautiful balance of textures and tastes. Each bite is infused with bold seasonings like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and oregano, all brought together with a drizzle of olive oil for maximum flavor. Quick to prepare and ready in just 12 minutes on the grill, these kebabs are not only perfect for summer cookouts but also for effortless entertaining year-round. Serve them hot off the grill for a deliciously smoky, protein-packed meal everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 12 slices bacon
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 large red onion
- 1 large zucchini
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 8 bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes (approximately 1-inch pieces).
2. Cut each slice of bacon in half.
3. Dice the bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini into approximately 1-inch pieces.
4. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the cubed chicken to the bowl and toss to coat evenly in the seasoning mix. Let the chicken marinate for 15–20 minutes.
6. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
7. Assemble the kebabs: Wrap each chicken cube with half a slice of bacon and thread it onto the skewer, alternating with pieces of bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
8. Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes to ensure even cooking and until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
9. Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
10. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful Chicken Bacon Shish Kebabs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.0 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 875 mg | 292% | |
| Sodium | 9340 mg | 406% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 293.8 g | 588% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 4341 mg | 92% | |
*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.
