Chicken Unkabobs – One Pan Meal Idea

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Another easy, toss in the baggie – Chicken Unkabobs featured on our very popular meal plan membership! If you want to skewer these on sticks, knock yourself out.  I didn’t have time so I just tossed it all in a bag and roasted in the oven.  Could have totally grilled this in a grill basket but it was raining so in the oven it went.

What are Chicken Unkabobs? 

Chicken unkabobs are basically everything you love about chicken kabobs, but without the sticks. They are a complete sheet pan dinner that is ready in minutes. 

What’s In Chicken Unkabobs?

There are two parts to this recipe – the meat and veggies and the marinade. 

You can use any meat that you want. Chicken tastes the best with the sauce, but chopped-up pork chops will also taste delicious. 

Then, the marinade, which is completely homemade. If you want, you can also choose to just buy a jar of marinade from the store and save yourself a step. 

Veggies to Use

Feel free to use whatever veggies are in season. We used zucchini, since they are plentiful this time of year. 

Other vegetables you can use include: 

• Bell peppers
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Squash
• Carrots
• Green Beans

Marinate the Chicken

The most important step in this meal is to marinate the chicken. 

The longer it marinates, the better it tastes.  I say a minimum of 24 hours.

Of course, if you forget to marinate it, that’s oke. You can still just pour the sauce on top. It just won’t taste as delicious as if you marinated it. 

How to Make Chicken Unkabobs

After it marinates, you are ready to cook it. Spread it all out on a pan sprayed with non stick spray.

Just set a timer and walk away.  That is why I LOVE these one pan meals you can roast in the oven.

So easy! Be sure to check out my meal plans where I send you weekly menus along with grocery lists full of easy recipes just like this one!

Can you make it in the slow cooker? 

Yes, this can be turned into a slow cooker meal very easily. If you are going to use a soft vegetable like zucchini, don’t put it in the slow cooker until about 30 minutes before dinner time. You don’t want mushy vegetables. 

If you want to make this a slow cooker meal, replace the zucchini with potatoes and carrots. 

Put all of the ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. 

Other Easy Chicken Recipes

If you enjoyed these chicken unkabobs, then you will love these kid-friendly family meal ideas too. 

• Slow Cooker Chicken Legs
• Slow Cooked Chicken Fajitas
• Crispy Tortilla Chicken Strips
• Keto Bacon-Wrapped Chicken

Zesty Grilled Chicken Un-Kabobs - B

Grilled zucchini and green salad

Zesty Grilled Chicken Un-Kabobs - B Grilled zucchini and green salad

Ingredients

Prep

• 6 boneless chicken breasts
• 2 zucchini
• 1 T minced garlic
• 1 T ground paprika
• 1 t ground cumin
• 1 t ground coriander
• 1/2 t cayenne pepper
• 2 T olive oil

On Cooking Day

• 6 C salad greens

Instructions

To Assemble

1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
2. Slice squash and zucchini into medallions.
3. Combine all ingredients in large zipper bag. Zip to seal and squish to coat.

To Cook

1. Pour contents of bag onto cookie sheet sprayed with non stick spray in a single layer.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are done.
3. Serve with green salad.

Ingredients Prep 6 boneless chicken breasts 2 zucchini 1 T minced garlic 1 T ground paprika 1 t ground cumin 1 t ground coriander 1/2 t cayenne pepper 2 T olive oil On Cooking Day 6 C salad greens

Instructions To Assemble Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Slice squash and zucchini into medallions. Combine all ingredients in large zipper bag. Zip to seal and squish to coat. To Cook Pour contents of bag onto cookie sheet sprayed with non stick spray in a single layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are done. Serve with green salad.

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