Laser Tag Chicken Skewers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Juicy chicken skewers with a sweet-tangy glaze, grilled to perfection with colorful bell peppers and onions. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breasts, olive oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1, cut into 1-inch pieces green bell pepper
• 1, cut into 1-inch pieces red onion

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs cubed chicken to the marinade, toss to coat, and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Thread marinated chicken cubes, red bell pepper pieces, green bell pepper pieces, and red onion pieces onto skewers, alternating for vibrant layers.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F), place skewers on grill, and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with char marks.