How has What's Gaby Cooking been around for so many years and yet we've never talked about Chicken Shish Kabobs?!? These things are the BEST. Especially when served with my famous basil vinaigrette!
My dad makes the best Chicken Shish Kabobs ever and I've taken his recipe and added my spin because THAT'S HOW I ROLL. Everything is perfectly seasoned with my Go To Seasoning blend. The chicken is threaded on the skewers nice and tight so everything stays juicy. It's served with basil vinaigrette because hello, have you tried it yet? GAME CHANGER. It's going to be the best thing you've made all week. You get the idea.
This is one of those recipes that's going to be in your weekly summer rotation starting today! Whip these Chicken Shish Kabobs up, serve them with a big salad, or a bowl of pasta or rice, or wrap them in some pita and add some grilled veggies... you get the idea. They are so good, you'll want to eat them every which way! And if you want to switch it up sometime, use the cilantro vinaigrette instead. Just as good and a totally different flavor profile!
Chicken Shish Kabobs
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 3 tablespoons Gaby’s Go To Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 garlic cloves roughly chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 lemon cut into wedges/sliced for serving
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs and/or breasts cut into 1 ¼-inch cubes
- 1 recipe Basil Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Combine the seasoning, olive oil red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and lemon juice in a bowl; whisk to combine. Add in the chicken. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
- Prepare grill over medium-high heat. Thread chicken pieces on skewers, dividing equally. Discard marinade in bowl. Sprinkle each skewer with additional gaby’s go-to seasoning.
- Grill chicken until golden brown and cooked through, turning skewers occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes total. Transfer skewers to platter. Serve with basil vinaigrette and extra lemon wedges
Notes
Nutrition Information
Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Adam Pearson / Recipe by What’s Gaby Cooking
I really want to try this recipe but don't have the "go to seasoing" I do have Gaby's "All things Meat" seasoning. Could I substitute this?
Thanks, Anne
yes!! would be so good!
Hi Gaby, is there any way to make your "Go To Seasoning" without purchasing it from William Sonoma? I wanted to make this tonight but I live too far away from William Sonoma to buy and make for dinner this evening. I see the ingredients but not the measurements: Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic, paprika, basil, oregano, thyme, safflower oil. Are you able to share the measurements of the ingredients - and is the garlic dry or fresh? No big deal if you can't....just thought I'd check.
Hey Julie - wish I could share the recipe but that's part of how I make my living! I get it - sometimes I wish my fav BBQ sauce would tell me their secrets, but alas, they've gotta make a living too. Hope you understand. Also it's available to order online if that's easier
Hi Gaby! Your recipes never disappoint. Can the chicken be in the marinade for say 12 hours? I am going camping next weekend and I am in charge of Saturday night dinner. I would like to get all the prep work done in the morning so all I have to do is get the grill going at dinner time. I'm thinking smookies for dessert. I cant wait!
I wouldn’t marinate longer than a few hours since there’s a bit of lemon juice and that will start to break down the chicken too much! Tried this recipe tonight - obsessed!!
I made this last weekend with grilled zucchini and naan bread, and it was a hit! Great leftovers, too!
Hi Gaby, I have just discovered your wonderful website!! My new favourite addiction. I am from australia and have just relocated to Finland for my husbands work with our two children. Sadly I cant access the Williams Sanoma website from Finland. It won’t allow it and I get blocked. Is there anyway I can substitute your blend with something else? Thanks so much. Alicia
I also just discovered this website and am very excited about the weekly meal plans. However, since I live in Germany, I have the same problem that Williams Sanoma wont even let me viw their site. 🙁 And no, there are no WS stores in Germany.
Kebob life is the best life!!!!
I live in Puerto Rico and no Williams Sonoma here. Do you have a recipe for your spice blend to keep on hand? Gracias!
LONG LIVE GRILLING!
Mmmm. Basil vinaigrette on everything!! Finger licking good!
I love summer recipes!! These look so tasty 🙂
I could eat this every night in the Summer. And that basil dressing sounds so good!
I tried your Gaby seasoning (the one in blue can) with three sliced small red potatoes and olive oil. Ate ALL of it, none leftover for the next night. I am cutting back on salt , so was glad to find this so tasty.
The chicken shish kabob sound delicious ‘! Look forward to trying them out! Have a great week!
Thank you Gaby,
Lucy
Perfect summer meal!
Hi. I would love to purchase your Go To Blend. I live in Canada. Any idea where I can purchase this in Canada? Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.
Williams Sonoma!!
Thanks but I checked their website and they do not have it listed.
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