Smoked Marinated Chicken Skewers
Smoked and marinated chicken skewers make a perfect food for summer cookouts or for an easy dinner. Lightly charred smokiness makes these kabobs simply irresistible.
Flavor & Texture
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Smoked flavor
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Maturity
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Humidity
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Taste
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Smell
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Moderate Flavor
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Well Done
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Moderate |
Juicy chicken, bell peppers, tender mushrooms, sweet and sour taste.
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The chicken has a slight smoky flavor, with a moderate degree of smokiness.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds skinless and boneless chicken
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 6 TBS roasted sesame oil
- 3 TBS of orange juice
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 16 ounces of mushrooms
- 1 large or 2 medium red or green bell peppers
Cooking Time
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Cooking time
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Total time |
| 30 min | 1 hour 15 min | 1 hour 45 min |
Cooking Instructions
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
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Thaw the chicken and cut it into chunks. Chop the bell peppers and mushrooms into similar-sized chunks.
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In a bowl, mix soy sauce, raw honey, roasted sesame oil, orange juice, minced garlic, minced ginger, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
2. Skewer and Preheat
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Thread the marinated chicken, bell peppers, and mushrooms evenly onto skewers, then set them aside.
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Soak wood chips in water for 15-20 minutes and place them into the smoker. Preheat the smoker to 300°F (150°C) for 30 minutes.
3. Smoke the Skewers:
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Place the chicken skewers into the preheated smoker. Smoke at 300°F (150°C) for 40-50 minutes, or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (73.9°C). Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.
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If the chicken hasn’t reached the desired temperature, continue smoking for an additional 5-10 minutes, checking periodically.
4. Enhance the Flavor:
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Brush more sauce onto the skewers and smoke for another 10 minutes at 300°F (150°C) to deepen the flavor.
5. Final Touch and Serve:
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Remove the skewers from the smoker and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Optional: Sear the skewers over a hot flame for 1-2 minutes per side for additional caramelization.
*USDA safe minimum for chicken (non-ground) - 165 °F (73.9 °C)
Nutritional Information
Serves: 4-6
Amount Per Serving:
- Calories: 627
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Cholesterol: 193mg
- Sodium: 1506mg
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 26g
- Protein: 75g
