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Chicken Shish Kabobs In The Oven

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These Oven Baked Chicken Shish Kabobs are an easy appetizer for any party! They're marinated in a delicious dressing and baked to juicy perfection!

baked chicken kabobs on a plate.

If you have never made chicken shish kabobs using your oven, you have to try it! It is easier and more convenient than firing up the grill especially when the weather isn't cooperating!

Another huge benefit to using an oven is that your chicken will cook EVENLY as opposed to having some burnt pieces and some under cooked like when using a grill.

I also love how these shish kabobs can be heated in large batches too. So if you're planning on having more than 10 people, I would use TWO sheet pans and double or triple the recipe.

This means plenty of appetizers in minimal time with minimal cleanup! A win for all!

Chicken Tips

The size of your chicken cubes can speed up or shorten your baking time.

If you stick to my recipe and cut them like I did, your chicken will turn out juicy and not dry!

Another important tip that will affect cooking time is how many chicken cubes you skewer. If you squeeze too many onto one skewer, they may not cook evenly.

So make sure you don't skewer them too tightly! Add them one at a time so that each chicken cube are JUST touching each other.

*Aim for cubes of chicken that are about 1 ½" on all sides.

How To Cut Chicken Into Perfect Cubes

Diced chicken breasts marinating for skewers.

This is important!!*

You need to purchase the RIGHT chicken before we talk about cutting your chicken. So the first question is:

"What kind of chicken should I buy?"

You want THICK chicken breasts! The thicker the better! This way it is easy to cut them up into cubes. Stay away from the 'thinly sliced' breasts or "cutlets" that are sold.

Tip* Placing your chicken in the freezer for 15 minutes will help you cut them cleaner and sharper.

Once you have your chicken cut into 1" to 1.5" slices. Then cut each slice again into the same size resulting in perfect 1" to 1.5" cubes.

*Don't be afraid to trim off any excess you find that is keeping your chicken from being nice and 'square'. (You can save any excess chicken for a salad or soup.)

Just remember, you want to cut chicken into cubes.

Expert Tips!

  • Bake on the TOP rack!
    • Since these mini chicken kabobs are cut smaller in size, they will cook fast! And in order to get any color on them, you will need to place them higher in the oven so the heat browns the top of each kabob nicely.
  • Choose your skewers wisely!
    • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least an hour to prevent burning. The longer you soak, the better. Personally, I prefer the metal skewers because they don't burn and they look fancier! Also, you can reuse them!
  • Lock in the moisture!
    • If you want to make these ahead of time and keep them warm until guests arrive, you can do so easily in the oven. Just make sure you keep your oven on the 'WARM' setting which is about 200-250 degrees F. Then just keep the kabobs on your baking sheet OR on a heatproof serving dish covered in tinfoil. This will help to keep the moisture in!!
Chimichurri chicken skewers on a plate with sauce over top.

The Marinade

I suggest marinating the chicken overnight skewered. This will save a lot of time.

If you do not have space in the fridge for skewers, you can marinate your chicken cubes by themselves instead. Then skewer the day of the party.

What To Serve WITH Your Kabobs

Here are some foods to serve alongside or WITH these skewers!

Other Dipping Sauces:

Since I am Greek, I am a souvlaki LOVER! That means I have a love for anything dipped in tzatziki especially chicken kabobs! So serve them on the side for your guests to enjoy!

FAQs

How long do you cook kabobs for in the oven?

This recipe takes about 8-9 minutes, but time will vary in different ovens.

What temperature should I cook chicken kabobs?

I like to cook my kabobs at 425F. They cook quickly, evenly, and are super juicy.

Baked chicken kabobs on a plate with sauce.

Other skewered recipes you may like!

Prosciutto Melon & Mozzarella Skewers

Boozy Watermelon Skewers

Mini Cheeseburger Bites (with sauce)

Mini Cubano Sandwich Skewers

📖 Recipe

baked chicken kabobs on a plate.

Chicken Shish Kabobs In The Oven

Chicken Shish Kabobs In The Oven marinated and baked to juicy perfection! A delicious appetizer to serve a crowd.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Aleka Shunk

Equipment

  • 12 skewers

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. Chicken Breast (thick) ((cut into 1" cubes))
  • 2-3 medium yellow onions
  • 2-3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow, orange)

Chicken Marinade

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Mix together marinade ingredients. Reserve ¼ cup marinade for after baking.
  • Cut chicken into 1 ½" cubes and add to a large ziploc bag. Add in the marinade. Massage into the chicken. It's important that your chicken is cut the same size! Marinate in the fridge 2-4 hours.
  • Soak skewers in water while your chicken marinates.
  • When your're ready to assemble your chicken kabobs, have a baking sheet and your skewers ready to go. Add 4-5 chicken cubes to each mini skewer alternating with a pepper and onion slice.
    Set onto a non-stick baking sheet or a regular baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake on top rack at 425°F for 8-9 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Do not overcook or your chicken will be dry.
    **Use a meat thermometer to test the internal temp! You want your chicken at 165°F.
  • When they come out of the oven, brush them once more with the reserved marinade.
  • Serve skewers with sauces on the side.

Recipe Notes

Make sure not to squeeze the chicken together or it will lead to uneven cooking. Overcooking your kabobs will lead to dry chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 2kabobs | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 29.5g | Fat: 13.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 3.8g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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  1. Jas @ All that's Jas

    5 stars
    I like that these chicken kabobs are oven-baked, Aleka! I could never keep small pieces from falling between the grates, especially vegetables. I love chimichurri sauce over any meat, but I also prefer tzatziki sauce. Thanks for this easy idea and all the tips on preparing it. Pinning, of course!

    Reply

    • Bite Sized Kitchen

      Thanks so much Jas!! Oven baked are definitely the way to go!

  2. Haley Seymour

    5 stars
    These look fab! I love kabob recipes because they are so easy! I’ve always been intimidated by chimichurri sauce though - this recipe makes it look so easy!

    Reply

    • Bite Sized Kitchen

      Thanks Haley! This was actually my second time making the sauce and it surprises me how easy it is every time! 🙂

  3. Chelsey

    5 stars
    These Baked Chicken Kabobs look so good! We don’t have a grill (even though I can’t wait for the day that we finally do!) so these are perfect for our family! Oh, and that chimichurri sauce looks phenomenal. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

    • Bite Sized Kitchen

      Thanks Chelsey! I hope you get a chance to bake these babies up! 🙂