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Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch
Keyword: chicken, low carb, paleo, whole30

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless breasts – gently pounded to even thickness and brined
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp salt plus ¼ cup for brining- see directions below
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Lemon wedges and fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Start by brining the chicken breasts- fill a large bowl with warm water and ¼ cup salt- stir until most of the salt is absorbed. Place the whole chicken breast inside the bowl, and allow to sit for 15 minutes- you can also refrigerate covered for up to 5 hours. Rinse the chicken breast with cold water, and discard salt mixture, and pat the chicken breast with a paper towel
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat
  • In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder, and paprika set aside
  • Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces, and place them in a large mixing bowl with the olive oil, using a spatula, gently stir, then sprinkle spice mixture over top, and gently toss until everything is evenly coated with the olive oil and spice mixture
  • Thread chicken onto prepared skewers. I prefer to use metal skewers, but if you are using wooden skewers, be sure to soak for at least 20 minutes, so they do not burn
  • Once the grill is hot, place them evenly across the grate. You may have to do it in batches, depending on the size of your grill. Cook for 12-14 minutes, until chicken has reached a temperature of 165 degrees and cooked through and the lovely golden crust has formed
  • Transfer kabobs to a platter, and sprinkle with fresh parsley and squeeze of lemon if desired