Easy Indoor Grill Chicken Kababs

Name: Easy Indoor Grill Chicken Kababs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken Breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning; 1/2 tbsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/3 cup Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 Bell Peppers (cut into "squares" ); 1/2 Red Onion (cut into "squares"); 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Last Updated March 31, 2021. Published May 2, 2019 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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There are many perks to living in an apartment, but outdoor grilling isn’t always one of them. So, if you enjoy grilled food like me, then learning to grill indoors is important. This easy chicken kababs recipe uses just a few spices, an olive oil marinade, and a cast iron grill pan. The result is super juicy indoor grill chicken skewers with grilled veggies that become an easy side dish. Since this recipe is so simple, it’s not only great for people who eat keto and low-carb foods, but also for those doing a round of Whole30.

How do you make chicken kabobs (or chicken skewers) using an indoor grill pan?

Cut the chicken breasts into one-inch cubes and add them to a gallon-sized Ziploc bag
Mix the spices in a small bowl and dump them on the chicken
Add the olive oil and lemon juice to the bag and massage the bag to get the spices on the chicken evenly
Marinate the seasoned chicken chunks for at least 4 hours
Preheat your cast iron grill pan and drizzle in some olive oil
Stack your chicken chunks and chopped vegetables on skewers (I use these metal skewers since they’re reusable)
Cook the chicken kabobs for about 4 minutes per side (about 12 minutes total).

What tools do you need for this indoor grill chicken?

A Cast Iron Grill Pan

I love the sear that cast iron gives meats. In fact, I have a bunch of cast iron skillet recipes on this blog like Cast Iron Skillet Pork Chops and Cast Iron Skillet Shrimp. So, when it comes to indoor grilling, I prefer to use cast iron pans too. Specifically, I love this one since it’s best when you’re making a lot of skewers at one time and it also becomes a griddle (it’s $45 from Amazon). Another smaller & cheaper option is this one (it’s $19 from Amazon).

Skewer Sticks

Bamboo or Metal Skewer sticks are important for stacking the chicken. They both get the job done, but there are some differences. Bamboo skewers need to be submerged in water for at least 30 minutes before use (to prevent them from burning), but they can also be cut to size to fit a variety of grill pans. Metal Skewers are reusable, but they’re also a tad more expensive.

What are some side dishes for this easy chicken kababs recipe?

If you want to make these into a meal, then there are a few options. I love these as the main protein for keto burrito bowls. You could also pair this with my easy recipe for Caesar Dressing to make a Caesar Salad.

If you enjoy Greek food, then you can use the meat as is with Keto Tzatziki Dip, black olives, red onions, and spring mix to make a delicious Greek-style salad. Another awesome option to switch these up would be to soak them in this easy grilled greek chicken marinade,

You might also pair this with any of these keto sides to have the same protein with lots of meal variety.

Want more keto-friendly grilled recipes?

Grilled food is easy & delicious all year long. If you enjoy grilling (indoors or outdoors), then you’ll love these 20 keto grilling recipes. You might also be interested in my Keto Bacon Wrapped BBQ Kabobs.

Keto Bacon Wrapped Cola BBQ Chicken Kababs

An easy BBQ chicken kababs recipe perfect for those cutting carbs and sugar. Uses SweetLeaf Cola SweetDrops to make a homemade no sugar added BBQ sauce, a cast iron grill pan, and thin-cut bacon for a delicious quick meal.

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