A little about this dish
In a somewhat unconventional twist, we're back with a delicious pairing of BBQ and onions to keep you warm and satisfied amid the chilly season. The star of the show will be chunky sweet onions, which will be charred to perfection for a smoky taste before being paired with tender, juicy BBQ chicken.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Sweet onions — 2 — cut into 1/2 inch rounds
- Chicken breast — 1 — cut into 1-inch cubes
- Bbq sauce — 1/2 cup
- Olive oil — a drizzle
- Smoked paprika — 1 tsp
- Garlic powder — 1 tsp
- Salt — to taste
- Pepper — to taste
- Parsley — a few sprigs — chopped (for garnish)
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🔥⏲️🔝Preheat your grill on medium-high heat.
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Step 2 — 🧅🫒🧂Drizzle olive oil over sweet onion rounds, season them with salt and pepper.
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Step 3 — 🔥🧅⏲️Grill seasoned onions, turning occasionally, until they are charred and softened. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
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Step 4 — 🐔🍶🌶️While the onions are grilling, season chicken cubes with BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper then marinade.
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Step 5 — 🐔🍢🔥Skewer the marinated chicken pieces onto mini skewers. Grill them until they are cooked through and nicely charred. This should take roughly 8-10 minutes, remember to turn them occasionally.
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Step 6 — 🍢🍗🍶Drizzle the remaining BBQ sauce all over the grilled chicken and onions.
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Step 7 — 🍛🌿✨Garnish your dish with chopped parsley.
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Step 8 — 🍽️😋🎉Serve this delicious dish warm, enjoy!
A final fox tip
Don't hesitate to mix up the flavors! Add smoked cheese and apple slices for a delightful treat. If you would like to add a touch of heat, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes to your BBQ sauce. This is an easy and fun recipe, perfect for involving kids in the skewer assembly!