BBQ Beer-Marinated Chicken Skewers
Juicy, smoky BBQ chicken skewers marinated in a sweet & spicy beer-based rub—perfect for grilling! Ready in 45 minutes (mostly hands-off), these are a crowd-pleaser for BBQs, game day, or weeknight dinners
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (approximately 4 skewers per person) 1x
- Category: Main Dish, BBQ
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Skewers
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2 lbs chicken tenders (or breast cut into strips)
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Wooden skewers (soaked for 20 mins)
Marinade
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3–4 tbsp honey BBQ dry rub (e.g., KC Masterpiece)
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1 cup beer (lager or IPA)
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Instructions
Skewer the Chicken
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Thread the chicken tenders onto soaked skewers and place them in a dish.
Make the Marinade
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Whisk together the BBQ rub and beer until smooth. Reserve ⅓ cup of the marinade.
Marinate the Chicken
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Brush the skewers with the remaining marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Grill the Chicken
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Sear over direct heat for 1 minute per side.
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Brush the skewers with the reserved marinade, close the lid, and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and repeat until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Rest & Serve
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Let the skewers rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Make sure to soak the skewers: Soaking the wooden skewers for 20 minutes helps prevent them from burning on the grill.
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Beer choice: A lager or IPA works best, but feel free to experiment with different beers to get your desired flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg