Description
Sizzling BBQ Beer-Marinated Chicken Skewers bring smoky Mediterranean flavors to your summer grill with tender, juicy meat infused with hoppy undertones. Crisp herbs and zesty marinade promise a perfect outdoor feast you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken tenders
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken breast (cut into strips)
Marinade Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons honey BBQ dry rub (e.g., KC Masterpiece)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beer (lager or IPA)
Preparation Tools:
- Wooden skewers (soaked for 20 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare wooden skewers by soaking them in water to prevent burning during grilling.
- Arrange chicken tenders carefully onto the pre-soaked skewers, ensuring even spacing.
- Create a flavorful marinade by thoroughly blending BBQ rub with beer until a uniform mixture forms.
- Separate and set aside 1/3 cup of the marinade for later basting.
- Generously coat the assembled skewers with the remaining marinade, ensuring complete coverage.
- Allow chicken skewers to marinate in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat for optimal cooking conditions.
- Quickly sear skewers over direct heat for 60 seconds on each side to develop a caramelized exterior.
- Apply the reserved marinade across the skewers and close grill lid to create a consistent cooking environment.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then carefully flip skewers and repeat the process.
- Continue grilling until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring thorough cooking.
- Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve hot and enjoy the beer-infused, smoky flavored chicken skewers.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling, ensuring they won’t catch fire and ruin your delicious chicken.
- Choose a robust beer like a pale ale or amber lager that complements the BBQ rub, adding depth and complexity to the marinade’s flavor profile.
- Marinate chicken for no longer than 30 minutes to prevent the beer’s acids from breaking down the meat’s texture, keeping it tender and juicy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular beer with gluten-free beer and use a certified gluten-free BBQ rub to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks, Cocktails
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 213 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg