Traeger Chipotle Chicken Kabobs

Tender chicken chunks get a smoky infusion and fiery kick with chipotle seasoning. Chipotle Traeger Chicken Kabobs are simple to prep, quick to cook on your Traeger, and packed with robust, Southwest flavors.

Each skewer is effortless cooking, and maximum flavor.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Chipotle marinated chicken kabobs on the Traeger are perfect summer weeknight or summer barbecue fare. They're also a great option for a quick and easy summer weeknight meal.

If you're looking for a delicious and easy recipe to try, then you need to make these chipotle chicken kabobs on the Traeger. Things you will love about this recipe are:

• Easy. Marinate, skewer, grill. These chicken kabobs on the Traeger, or any grill, couldn't get easier!
• Versatile. You can use chicken breast meat, thigh meat, or go in a completely different direction and use pork or beef!
• Delicious. The smoky chipotle marinade barbecues up with a lovely crust on the edges of the grilled meat.

Ingredients You'll Need

These kabobs are made with juicy chicken that is marinated in a smoky, chipotle sauce. They're then grilled to perfection, giving them a charred exterior and a tender, flavorful interior.

You can grill chicken kabobs on the Traeger, or any grill! You can even broil them in an oven if you don't have an outdoor grill.

• Chicken - Boneless, skinless chicken (breast or thighs).
• Olive oil
• Honey
• Garlic powder
• Chipotle powder
• Cumin, ground
• Salt

For The Chipotle BBQ Sauce

• Barbecue Sauce - Any homemade or store bought barbecue sauce. Honey, Hickory, Mesquite, use what you love.
• Honey
• Adobo Chipotle Pepper - These come in a jar or a can, and you will need two of them, chopped up. Use gloves if you're sensitive to

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How To Grill Chicken Kabobs

These kabobs are perfect served on their own with a side of rice or vegetables. They can also be used to make a variety of other dishes, such as salads, wraps, or tacos.

If you're looking for a more substantial meal, you can serve them over rice or quinoa. Or, if you're looking for something lighter, you can serve them with a side of grilled vegetables.

Prepare Chipotle Marinade

1. 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. 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.

Prepare Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Use whatever barbecue sauce you have or like as the base to this quick and easy chipotle seasoned basting sauce. If you like a milder chipotle flavor (they are hot) use only one adobo chipotle instead of two.

PRO TIP: You can use a mini food processor to puree the barbecue sauce and the adobo chipotle for a smoother mixture also.

Prepare Your Traeger or Grill

5. Whether you're using a gas, charcoal, or pellet Traeger grill, heat it to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and oil the grates with oil.
6. 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 Chicken Kabobs On The Traeger

7. 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.

8. 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.
9. Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Whether you're grilling for a backyard barbecue or a family dinner, these chipotle chicken Traeger kabobs are sure to be a hit. They're easy to make, delicious to eat, and perfect for any time of year.

Throw some Cebollitas Asadas (Mexican Grilled Onions) on the Traeger at the same time for a very special side also! Serve these Traeger chicken kabobs with sides like our recipes below:

• Smoked Baked Beans
• Walmart Broccoli Crunch Salad
• Red White & Blue Potato Salad
• Amish Coleslaw (Old Fashioned Coleslaw)
• Strawberry Arnold Palmer Iced Tea
• Traeger Corn on the Cob

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Substitution and Variations

Here are a few delicious variations using this Traeger kabobs recipe as a starting point:

• Use a different type of meat. A tender cut of pork cut into large chunks and marinated is divine on the Traeger or grill. Likewise tender beef steak. Don't use a cut that requires long cooking times to be tender though.
• Switch your BBQ sauce up! You might like our Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce recipe, our Pineapple BBQ Sauce, or our Teriyaki Sauce recipes.
• Alternate the meat chunks with pieces of pineapple, peach, or vegetables like onion chunks or bell pepper!

Equipment

Storage Options

• Store leftover Traeger kabobs in a covered container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can remove them from the skewers also for easier storage.
• Make a rice and meat bowl with the barbecued meat chunks later. Simply reheat in the microwave with some leftover rice (or freshly made with our White Steamed Rice recipe) until heated.

Tips for Success

• 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.

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