The perfect kid friendly dip for your chicken kabobs! (2024)

FAQs

What goes well with chicken kabobs? ›

A bed of Lemon Rice is a delicious complement to this dish. White rice, brown rice, farro, or cauliflower rice would also work well. Bread and Hummus. Serve the kabobs with some warm pita bread and hummus for dipping.

Start by soaking the wooden skewer for at least 30 minutes. This helps to prevent the meat from sticking to the skewer while cooking and it prevents the wood from burning. I like to use 6-inch or 8-inch skewers (that's what fits inside my air fryer).

Preheat the grill to 375F. Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, alternating with your choice of veggies if desired. Lightly brush the kabobs with olive oil before placing them on the grill.

It is typically served as a sandwich rolled in pita bread, or on a plate, with french fries and various salads and sauces such as tzatziki. Later in the 1960s, vendors also began selling dishes in the same style made with souvlaki, which resembles Turkish shish kebab, but is usually made with pork.

Aim for a variety of color and for veggies that will hold their shape well. Some of my favorites for kabobs are: bell peppers (any color), zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, onions (I like red onions, but yellow onions or shallots are great too), and tomatoes (smaller cherry or grape tomatoes).

Seasoning kebabs before cooking is essential. Rubs and spice blends are ideal for this, since they keep the exterior of the ingredients dry which is great for searing and color.

It depends upon the size of the skewer. Aim for about 6 ounces of meat per person. You could split that up into 2 skewers or one. I recommend two, that way those who are super hungry can have two, those who are not can just eat one.

2 Tips For Grilling Kebabs

How to pack your skewers: The chicken pieces shouldn't be packed together too tightly or too loosely. If they are crowded, they will take longer to cook. If they are too far apart, they could overcook and dry out. They should just lightly touch.

Put the skewer on a plate where you had bread, or another plate that you've already eaten off of (such as salad). Use a fork and knife to eat the meat/veggie combination. If the pieces are too big, cut them up, using a steak knife for the meat part of the kabob.

How long to grill chicken kabobs on a gas grill at 400 degrees? ›

Heat up an outdoor gas grill to medium-high heat (around 400 degrees) and clean the grates. Grill. Place chicken kabobs on the grill grates directly over the flame and cook until no longer pink. They will take about 7-8 minutes and should be flipped over halfway to make sure they cook evenly on all sides.