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Home » Seasonal » BBQ » Chicken Shish Kebabs

Chicken Shish Kebabs

Created: June 29, 2012 Updated: April 12, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 18 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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Very easy and absolutely delicious chicken kebabs. Tender, juicy meat and onions that was marinated with vinegar overnight for enhanced flavor and extra tenderness.

Chicken Shish Kebabs on a plater collage

 
As promised, here is the Chicken Shish Kebabs that I grilled for our picnic a few days ago.
This recipe may be very familiar to those who grew up in Russia. This is the way my family and friends always prepared the meat for the shish kebabs.
 We, Russians, love cooking shish kebabs on an open fire, while camping. Growing up, we went camping very often and we always sat around fire,  made shish kebabs, listen to someone play guitar and sing. I love those memories!
 
Chicken Shish Kebabs on a silver plater

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2-3 cups of white vinegar (enough to cover the chicken)
1 medium Vidalia onion
salt and pepper

Directions:
1. Cut the chicken thighs into about 2-inch pieces. Just try to get them as close to the same size as possible, so they cook evenly.

2. Slice the onion into slices and separate the rings. Place the meat and the onion rings in a bowl.

3. Add salt, pepper and enough white vinegar to completely cover the chicken. Cover the bowl and let marinade for about 4 hours or overnight. (Refrigerate)

chicken and onions in a white bowl with vinegar being poured over them

4. When ready to grill…
Skewer the chicken alternating with onion rings. Grease the grill and cook the shish kebabs until completely done, turning over to evenly cook on all sides.

 
raw chicken kebabs on a grill
cooked chicken kebabs

Enjoy!!

Chicken Shish Kebabs

Juicy, tender chicken kebabs made with just a few easy ingredients and grilled to perfection.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes minutes
Marinate:: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 4 hours hours 36 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2-3 cups white vinegar enough to cover the chicken
  • 1 medium Vidalia onion try to get longer, skinnier one
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Cut chicken thighs into about 2-inch pieces. Just try to get them as close to the same size as possible, so they cook evenly.
  • Slice onion into circles, widthwise, and separate the slices into rings. Place the meat and the onion rings in a bowl.
  • Add salt, pepper and enough white vinegar to completely cover the chicken. Cover the bowl and let chicken marinade for about 4 hours or overnight. (Refrigerate of marinating ovenight)
  • When ready to grill...
  • Skewer the chicken alternating with onion rings. Grease the grill and cook the shish kebabs until completely done, turning over to evenly cook on all sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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Chicken Shish Kebabs on a plater

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Eileen @ Phoenix Helix says

    November 7, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    This recipe looks delicious AND it fits the paleo autoimmune protocol. So, thank you! I just started a weekly Paleo AIP Recipe Roundtable through my blog, and I would love it if you linked up this recipe. I’m trying to expand resources for the AIP community. Here’s the link: http://www.phoenixhelix.com/2013/11/06/paleo-aip-recipe-roundtable-2/

    Reply
  2. Savannah says

    August 24, 2013 at 8:07 am

    Wow so simple and easy. Thanks for sharing on Saturday Dishes.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 26, 2013 at 2:39 pm

      Thank you, Savannah!

      Reply
  3. jane dukey says

    September 12, 2012 at 8:32 am

    Grilled Shish kabab is most delicious and loved by most of the US people.

    Reply
  4. Debra says

    July 13, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Those look great!

    Reply
  5. Charlene@A Pinch of Joy says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:15 am

    Just vinegar and onion!  Bet the vinegar makes the chicken soo tender — they look wonderful!  Pinned.  Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday. 

    Reply
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