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Chipotle Traeger Chicken Kabobs

Anytime is time to fire up the grill! These chipotle flavored Traeger Chicken Kabobs are juicy, tender chicken marinated in a smoky, chipotle sauce. They're then grilled to perfection.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Grilling, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken boneless, skinless breast or thighs
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For The Chipotle BBQ Sauce

  • 12 oz Barbecue sauce Your Favorite
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 2 adobo chipotle peppers minced up
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Instructions

  • In a bowl, or directly in a one gallon Ziploc storage bag, pour the oil, honey, chipotle powder, ground cumin, and salt. Seal the bag and mix the marinade contents.
    2 lbs chicken, ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chipotle powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Add the chicken to the bag and seal. Shake contents so that the chicken is fully coated and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
  • Add the minced adobo chipotle pepper to a small mixing bowl with the barbecue sauce and honey. Mix the barbecue sauce mixture together until smooth.
    PRO TIP: You can use a mini food processor to puree the barbecue sauce and the adobo chipotle for a smoother mixture also.
    12 oz Barbecue sauce, 3 tablespoon honey, 2 adobo chipotle peppers
  • Whether you're using a gas, charcoal, or pellet Traeger grill, heat it to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and oil the grates with oil.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread on wooden or metal skewers. Discard any remaining marinade in the Ziploc bag, do not reuse it!
    PRO TIP: If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak in cold water for 30 minutes so they absorb water and don't burn in the grill.
  • Place the chicken kabobs on the Traeger (or grill) and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, basting with the chipotle BBQ sauce and turning halfway.
  • Coat the kabobs on the Traeger with the chipotle barbecue sauce and continue grilling for an additional 2 to 4 minutes, or until the barbecue sauce has glazed the chicken.
  • Remove from the grill and let the chicken kabobs rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will help prevent them from burning.
  • If you don't have a Traeger grill, you can cook these kabobs on any type of grill. Just be sure to cook them over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through.
  • If you don't like chipotle BBQ, you can substitute a different type of BBQ sauce.
  • You can also add other vegetables to these kabobs, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or squash.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg