Description
Sizzling BBQ beer-marinated chicken skewers bring summer grilling magic to your backyard feast. Juicy marinated chicken, infused with hoppy flavors and smoky char, delivers a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beer (lager or ale)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Items:
- 8 wooden or metal skewers
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) BBQ sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a robust marinade by blending beer, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Immerse chicken cubes thoroughly in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Seal and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Prepare wooden skewers by submerging them in water for 30 minutes to prevent charring during grilling.
- Heat outdoor grill to medium-high temperature, approximately 400-450°F.
- Arrange marinated chicken pieces on skewers, strategically interspersing with colorful bell peppers, onion chunks, and zucchini slices for visual appeal and balanced flavor.
- Position skewers on heated grill grates, rotating every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking and beautiful char marks.
- Grill for 10-12 minutes, monitoring chicken’s internal temperature until it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- During final grilling moments, generously brush skewers with tangy BBQ sauce, creating a caramelized, glossy exterior.
- Remove from grill, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve alongside zesty lemon wedges for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Choose a dark, robust beer like stout or amber ale to enhance the marinade’s depth and complexity.
- Marinate chicken for longer periods in the refrigerator to develop richer, more intense flavor profiles.
- Prevent wooden skewers from burning by soaking them thoroughly in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying red pepper flakes for those preferring milder or more intense heat sensations.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks, Cocktails
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg