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How to Cook Kabobs in the Oven

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Had grilling plans but got rained out? No worries, this recipe shows you how to cook kabobs in the oven that are delicious and easy to whip up for entertaining or a midweek dinner.

Whether you are craving chicken, steak, or vegetables, the tips and oven kabobs recipe below will help you make perfect skewers every time.

plate of chicken and vegetable kabobs

Baking Kabobs in the Oven

A grill isn’t necessary to make juicy, flavorful meat and vegetable kabobs. 

Making kabobs in the oven is just as convenient, and the only utensils required are skewers and a large baking sheet. 

Here’s what to do: 

  1. Soak
    Drop the wooden skewers in a bowl of water and soak for 30 minutes. 
  2. Marinate
    Choose your marinade and combine it with the protein. Marinate meat for 30 minutes and fish or seafood for no more than 10. 
  3. Preheat
    Adjust the oven temperature to 375F and line a large baking sheet with parchment. 
  4. Thread
    Add the veggies and marinated meat to the skewers, alternating throughout. 
  5. Bake
  6. Add the kabobs to the baking sheet and bake until the meat is cooked through and veggies tender. Remove and serve with your favorite grilling side dish. 

While oven kabobs may not have grill marks, they still achieve that delicious bronzed color with slightly charred edges.  Watch how these oven skewers are made in this recipe video.

What to Put on Oven Kabobs

Food on a stick always tastes better, and the combination of ingredients is endless. The three basic items you’ll need to make perfect oven kabobs are: 

Marinade 
I have a quick chicken marinade recipe that works for steak, seafood, and veggies too. 

Vegetables
There are so many options of vegetables to cook on a skewer. Be sure to cut them into similar sizes of whatever protein you are using, so everything will finish around the same time. Below are a few ideas for vegetables you can grill:

  • Onions
  • Peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Zucchini 
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Baby potatoes

Protein
Chicken and steak kabobs are always a hit, but here are more ideas to try in the oven:  

  • Chicken
  • Steak
  • Meatballs
  • Pork
  • Sliced, smoked sausage
  • Shrimp
  • Fish- thick fillets such as Mahi Mahi, Cod, and Salmon 

Prepping the Meat & Skewers

Just like grilling, if you are using wooden skewers, make sure to submerge them in water and soak for 30 minutes before threading with the ingredients. Otherwise, you’ll risk a fire in the oven. 

As far as prepping the meat goes, follow the steps below, and you’ll be set: 

Prep the Meat
Make sure to cut the meat and veggies into uniform sizes, about 1 to 1 ½-inch cubes. 

Marinate
Don’t skip! Add the cubed meat to your marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This will give the kabobs extra flavor and helps tenderize the meat. 

What Temperature do you Cook Kabobs?

You should cook kabobs at a temperature of 375F and no higher than 400F. Remember to cook the meat by internal temperature and not time, so 165F for chicken and 145F for beef, pork, and fish. It may take the skewers a little longer to cook through in an oven, but the results are just as delicious.

How to Keep Skewers from Burning in the Oven

If you soak the bamboo or wooden skewers in water before threading and keep the oven temperature below 400F you should have no trouble with any food or wood catching fire.

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This recipe shows you how to cook kabobs in the oven that are delicious and easy to whip up for entertaining or a midweek dinner. 

  • Author: Laura Fuentes
  • Prep Time: 40
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 kabobs
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Recipe for Lemon Chicken Marinade
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 bamboo skewers

Instructions

  1. Combine the chicken and marinade in a large zip top bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight. 
  2. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. 
  4. Alternate threading the chicken, bell peppers, and onions onto each skewer, about 3 pieces each of chicken, bell pepper, and onions for each kabob.  
  5. Place the kabobs onto the baking sheet and into the oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F. 
  6. Remove from the oven and allow the kabobs to rest for 5 minutes before serving. 

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 kabob
  • Calories: 151
  • Sugar: 2.1g
  • Sodium: 185.8mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.2g
  • Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 62mg

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  1. Sarah

    September 12, 2022 at 9:32 am

    This recipe worked so well because I’m using this for a school project and this turned out amazing, the instructions were so well described that I had no trouble during the exam.

    ★★★★★

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    • Laura Fuentes

      September 12, 2022 at 2:26 pm

      Glad you were able to cook your kabobs in the oven and pass the exam!

      Reply
  2. Zelda

    July 31, 2022 at 5:35 pm

    I did this recipe and the veggies and meat don’t cook evenly. The veggies take longer then the meat. The meat was over done when the veggies were cooked perfectly

    ★★

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    • Laura Fuentes

      August 01, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      As stated in the post and in the video, it’s important that the veggies are sliced smaller so they cook at the same time as the meat.

      Reply
  3. Jessica

    September 14, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    This was exactly what I needed. This method allowed me to cook all my kabobs in the oven and ejoy them hot since we got rained out last weekend and I prepped sooooo many kabobs for my husband’s family to come over and I didn’t want them to go to waste. I first thought about cooking them in a pan but i can only cook a few at a time. What were we going to do? wait forever?! this worked great!

    ★★★★★

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  4. Shelby

    September 14, 2021 at 2:15 pm

    Hi, this recipe is very delicious! I love learning ways to cook healthy! And new recipes! This was the first time I ever cooked them in the oven, it’s usually on the grill! Thank you so much!

    ★★★★

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  5. Polly

    September 13, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    Don’t have a grill i can use right now so I’m loving this baked kabobs recipe!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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