Chicken and Bacon Shish Kabobs

Elevate your backyard barbecue game with these irresistible Chicken and Bacon Shish Kabobs, a perfect blend of smoky, savory, and fresh flavors. Tender chicken breast cubes are wrapped in crispy, thick-cut bacon and paired with vibrant bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion for a colorful, nutrient-packed feast on a skewer. Marinated in a zesty olive oil, lemon juice, and paprika blend, each bite is bursting with flavor. These easy-to-make kabobs are grilled to perfection in just 15 minutes, making them an ideal choice for a quick dinner or entertaining guests. Serve them hot off the grill, and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: chicken and bacon kabobs, grilled shish kabobs, easy kabob recipe, summer grilling recipes, quick kabob dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breast
• 8 slices thick-cut bacon
• 2 pieces bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
• 1 piece red onion
• 1 piece zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 pieces wooden skewers

Directions

Step 1

Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent them from burning during grilling.

Step 2

Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

Step 3

Cut each slice of bacon into thirds, so each piece is short enough to wrap around the chicken cubes.

Step 4

Wash and chop the bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini into 1-inch chunks for skewering.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

Step 6

Toss the chicken cubes in the marinade and let them sit for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 7

To assemble, wrap each chicken cube with a piece of bacon and slide it onto the skewer. Alternate with chunks of bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini.

Step 8

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat and lightly oil the grates.

Step 9

Grill the kabobs for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the bacon is crisp. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).

Step 10

Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1064.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1355.8

Total Fat 85.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 292.1mg	0%
Sodium 5561.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 33.2g
Protein 89.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 141.7mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 2277.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 15.6%