Top 19+ chicken skewer recipes that make dinner more fun

Everything’s better on a stick—especially these flavor-packed chicken dinners.

Fire up the grill—or your skillet or air fryer—because it’s time to skewer some chicken. Everything’s more fun on a stick, right? With spring in the air, these chicken skewer recipes are a welcome change after a long season of hearty stews and cozy soups. Pair them with fresh veggies or a crisp salad, and you’ve got a fun, flavorful dinner that’s perfect for the season.

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Bacon Ranch Chicken Skewers

"These bacon ranch chicken kabobs (aka skewers) are easy, interesting, and incredibly adaptable and were intended to star at your next tailgate cookout." —John Mitzewich

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City Chicken

"This city chicken recipe with gravy is made of delectable pork cubes that are coated, skewered, and slow-simmered in chicken broth and herbs. Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes." —Diane H.

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Easy Chicken Satay

"This chicken satay recipe features marinated chicken skewers cooked on a grill and served with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce." —Shannon

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Shish Tawook Grilled Chicken

"Shish tawook are tasty grilled chicken skewers that are served in every restaurant in the Middle East. You can easily make them at home and they'll taste just as good, if not better! Don't be tempted to substitute sour cream for the yogurt, as the yogurt works as a meat tenderizer." —Noor

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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

"Chicken souvlaki skewers are marinated Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. The marinade can also be used for pork." —Tanya Petkos Schroeder

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Chicken and Chorizo Skewers

"Make this chicken and chorizo skewer recipe instead of your typical grilled chicken this summer — impale a few slices of this famously delicious Spanish sausage in between chunks of chicken. As it grills, it will splatter its spicy, smoky fat all over its much blander skewer-mate, and once again, you and grilled chicken will be good buddies." —John Mitzewich

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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Spiedini

"These lemon garlic butter chicken spiedini are air-fried crispy, golden breaded chicken skewers with a light lemon garlic butter drizzle." —Nicole McLaughlin

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Turkish Chicken Kebabs

"This chicken kebab recipe uses a flavorful, yogurt-based marinade. I'd like to think that all the chicken coming off American grills this summer will be as tasty, juicy, and tender as these. Even inexperienced grillers can produce impressive results! It's loosely based on a lamb marinade I've used for a long time." —John Mitzewich

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Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Skewers with Miso Ranch

"A delicious recipe for teriyaki chicken skewers. If "teri" means "shine," and "yaki" refers to grilling, then these chicken skewers are the perfect example of teriyaki. Marinated in soy sauce, sake, and mirin, the chicken is grilled to sweet, smoky perfection and dipped in a refreshing, herby miso "ranch" sauce that'll send your summer cookout guests into a frenzy. The only bottles not invited to this party are bottled teriyaki sauces! Garnish with sesame seeds if desired." —John Mitzewich

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Chicken Kabobs Mexicana

"Chicken and veggie skewers marinated in cilantro, lime, and cumin. Serve with rice, salsa, and warm tortillas." —CJ hu

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Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs

"These rosemary ranch chicken kabobs are so delicious, tender, and juicy that they practically melt in your mouth. Even the pickiest eater will be begging for the last piece." —Theresa Spencer

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

"This jerk chicken recipe is a succulent, tropical treat. You'll love the heat and flavor of this fiery marinade." —Yardie

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Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers

"Amazing chicken skewers my mom used to make when I was younger. These are great fresh of the grill and even better reheated. I love to meal prep this and take with me to work." —VikingCook

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Pineapple Chicken Tenders

"Delicious little bites for an appetizer or a light meal with a salad!" —Hillary Roberts

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Bang Bang Chicken Skewers

"These bang bang chicken skewers are a little bit spicy and a little bit sweet, basted in an easy Thai chili and sriracha sauce, then grilled. I like to serve them over rice but they are also good on their own as appetizers. They are easily cooked in an air fryer if Mother Nature decides grilling isn't an option." —Nicole Russell

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Chili-Lime Chicken Kebabs

"I invented this recipe for a quick dinner. I only marinated the chicken for one hour, but I am sure if you marinate longer, it would taste even better." —Simmi G

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Slayer's Sweet, Tangy, and Spicy Kabobs

"This Slayer's sweet, tangy, and spicy kabobs recipe earned me my nickname while in college, working at a truly awful franchised restaurant. My kabobs are perfect for summertime cookouts, tailgate parties, or casual get-togethers. The sauce is versatile enough for various meats, including chicken wings. For fellow acid reflux sufferers, I’ve noted a few optional ingredients you can leave out to help keep the heartburn at bay." —Snacks

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Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

"These chicken kabobs are marinated in a 4-ingredient sweet and savory honey-soy mixture that doubles as a basting sauce as the kabobs and veggies cook on the grill, adding delicious flavor to every bite of juicy chicken." —Ann Marie

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Chicken on a Stick

"My family loves grilled chicken on a stick, and this recipe is so simple to make with boneless chicken breasts and Italian-style salad dressing. All you have to do is marinate the chicken briefly, then skewer it on sticks and cook on the grill for tender, tasty chicken." —Chris