Chicken Skewers in the Oven

This baked chicken kabobs skewer recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal, and uses ingredients I always have on hand. The flavor profile of these skewers is very simple, but packs a great punch with the herbs and garlic.

If your family is anything like mine, we eat chicken 1-2 nights every week, therefore, it’s nice to have easy chicken recipes on hand.

Since chicken is our favorite protein, I need to find different recipes to avoid burnout.

I like to get my kids involved in the kitchen, and putting all of the ingredients onto a skewer seems to be a favorite way to help. 

This is also a great recipe to use when you want to swap in and out ingredients.

If you want to make them have a bit more kick you could add cayenne or chili powder to the chicken.

You could make this with a teriyaki marinade and add some pineapple chunks, or pair this recipe with a creamy yogurt marinade for even more flavor.

This recipe is a healthy meal and it’s the perfect jumping off point for all kinds of yummy variations. 

For other family favorites, be sure to try our delicious marinated chicken thighs or our perfect chicken sandwich!

What are Oven Chicken Skewers?

Oven-baked chicken skewers are recipes in which various ingredients are skewed onto metal or bamboo skewers and cooked over the grill, or in the oven like this recipe.

You can use any protein cut into chunks, or if you want to keep this recipe vegetarian, you can just add additional fresh veggies.

There are many variations for chicken skewers, but the majority have some sort of marinade that allows the chicken to have incredible flavor, and helps the meat from drying out while cooking. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• The marinade for this chicken is very neutral and can be served with so many different sides. You can also use the leftovers the next day for some delicious chicken tacos, served inside pita bread, or in a mediterranean grain bowl. 
• Since this recipe is baked in the oven, there is no need to set up a grill pan or charcoal for a BBQ, making this a go-to recipe all year round with easy clean up. 
• You can serve the oven chicken kabobs on the skewers for easy hand held bites, or you can remove the chicken off the skewer and add it on top of a salad, bed of rice, or even on its own. 
• You can marinate the chicken for as little or as long as you want. If you have a little bit more time, you can marinate the chicken overnight for even better flavor.
• This is a great recipe for kids and picky eaters. There is something about eating off of a skewer that makes this recipe extra fun and easy for little hands to grab. It is also very moist and flavorful without having too many strong spices that oftentimes scares picky eaters away. Finger foods like this make it an easy and fun way for kids to eat!
• Chicken kebab skewers are a low carb and perfect summer meal that do not require a lot of time to make!

Tell Me About Oven Chicken Skewers 

• Taste– This chicken skewer recipe is the perfect combination of the best flavors, including fresh herbs, sweet onions, peppers, and just the right amount of garlic flavor. 
• Texture– Using skewers allows the breast to cook evenly, allowing for beautifully moist chicken. Finishing in the broiler gives the chicken that crisp golden brown exterior. 
• Ease– This recipe uses very few ingredients and comes together quickly. Since you are using skewers, chopping the ingredients into large chunks is a breeze. 
• Time– You will have dinner on the table in 30 minutes with this easy recipe that is perfect as a main dish any night of the week. 

Ingredients for Chicken Skewers

• Chicken Breasts– Boneless skinless chicken breasts are a great cut for this recipe to ensure nice chicken cubes. 
• Onion– You can use whatever onion on hand, just make sure you have large enough pieces to keep on the skewer. Most people prefer red onions for skewers.
• Bell Peppers– Yellow and red bell pepper adds the perfect sweetness and a great pop of color. 
• Avocado Oil– Avocado oil is the perfect base when combined with the other marinade ingredients.
• Sea Salt or Kosher Salt– Salt brings out the flavor of other ingredients.
• Black Pepper– Pepper is another flavor enhancer that adds an extra zing to your chicken marinade. 
• Garlic Powder– You can use fresh garlic if you prefer, but make sure you mince it finely so that it coats the chicken pieces evenly. 
• Onion Powder– This is the perfect spice that really drives home the onion flavor. 
• Thyme– Using fresh thyme makes the chicken marinade have a bright, herbaceous taste. 
• Parsley– I love the flavor that this adds to the skewer, however you can substitute with any spice you prefer if you don’t have any on hand. 

Make Oven Chicken Skewers in 3 Easy Steps

1. Preheat your oven- Preheat it to 450°F. Add the cubed chicken to a medium bowl and pour the marinade seasoning over the chicken. Toss to coat.
2. Prepare the kebabs– Assemble the Kebabs by alternating chicken, onion, and bell pepper pieces onto the skewers. 
3. Bake– Place the kebabs on parchment paper on a rimmed baking sheet. Cook the kebabs for 15-20 minutes. Turn the broiler on and brown the skewers for 3-5 minutes.

Variations in the Chicken Marinade

• Some people enjoy a more zesty marinade. If that’s the case, you can use equal parts olive oil, soy sauce, and honey. Then marinate your chicken for at least an hour before cooking.
• A Greek yogurt marinade can be made with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, cumin, and olive oil.

Add Ins For Oven Chicken Skewers

• Zucchini– You can use any of your favorite veggies to make oven skewers.
• Pineapple– You can turn your skewers into Hawaiian chicken kabobs simply by adding pineapple.
• Cherry Tomatoes– Tomatoes add beautiful color and much flavor to your skewers.
• Mushrooms– Mushrooms are a good choice with all skewers.
• Jalapeño Peppers– These peppers add a good amount of spice to your skewers.

How Do You Store Leftover Chicken Skewers?

Using an airtight container, store any leftover kabobs in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

You can keep the kabobs on the skewers in order to reheat easier, however, if you don’t have a large enough container, you can take the ingredients off the skewer and store in a smaller container. 

How Do You Reheat Oven Chicken Skewers?

If the chicken is still on the skewer, the best method would be to reheat in the oven at 300 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through.

If you have smaller pieces I would recommend using a non-stick pan on the stove top and reheat for approximately 5-10 minutes over medium heat.

To reheat in the microwave, use a moist paper towel to wrap around the skewers and cook in 30 second increments until the chicken is warmed through.

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Chicken Skewers in the Oven Recipe