Grilled Herb-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Texas BBQ Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Juicy chicken skewers marinated in fresh herbs and garlic, grilled to perfection and brushed with a smoky Texas-style BBQ glaze. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 87 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh rosemary leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon, finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon, finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup Texas-style BBQ sauce
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes. In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1.5 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to create the marinade. Toss the chicken cubes in the marinade until fully coated, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to absorb flavors.
2. Step 2: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers evenly.
3. Step 3: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and has golden grill marks.
4. Step 4: During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush each skewer generously with 1/2 cup Texas-style BBQ sauce, flipping and basting again to form a sticky glaze.
5. Step 5: Remove from the grill and let the skewers rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the juices to redistribute and the glaze to set.