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Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs

Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs are layered with a cilantro yogurt chicken, red onion, and bell peppers. This delicious summer recipe is easy to prepare and can be cooked in the air fryer or on the grill!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 231 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 3-6 Metal or Wooden Skewers It depends on how long they are!

Ingredients
  

  • 1+½ Pounds Chicken Breast
  • 2 Bell Peppers
  • 1-2 Red Onions
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Cilantro
  • ¼ Cup Plain Coconut Yogurt Any plain yogurt will work!
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Start by cutting chicken into small pieces. (About 2-3inches long.)
  • Add the chicken to a bowl with coconut yogurt, chopped cilantro, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir together until chicken is fully coated.
  • Place chicken in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
  • Next, prepare the vegetables by chopping to large two inch chunks. (Make sure you remove onion skin + white membranes from bell peppers.)
  • When you're ready to assemble the skewers, layer them with red onion, bell pepper, and chicken. Repeat until you have used all of the chicken and vegetables.
  • Air fry the kabobs at 375 degrees for about 18-20 minutes. Serve hot!

Notes

Expert Tips

  • If you plan to use wooden skewers, make sure you soak them in water first to avoid burning. (Especially if you grill them!)
  • Marinate the chicken breast the day before to allow more time for the flavors to soak in.
  • Cut vegetables into bite sized pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Separate chicken and vegetables if you're serving this dish to vegans or vegetarians.
  • The metal skewers get HOT. Be careful when grabbing them to remove the chicken and vegetables.
  • Do not overcook the skewers or the chicken will get dry. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees. 

How to Store Leftovers

To store leftovers, remove the meat and vegetables from the skewers. Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
** See full post for step by step photos and more information!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 38gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 499mgPotassium: 828mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1998IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
Keywords air fryer chicken kabobs, chicken skewers, cilantro chicken kabobs
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