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Oven Baked Cranberry BBQ Chicken Skewers

Oven Baked Cranberry BBQ Chicken Skewers for Effortless Flavor

Oven Baked Cranberry BBQ Chicken Skewers offer a delightful blend of sweet and smoky flavors for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders Can substitute with chicken breasts or thighs.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Canned Whole Cranberry Sauce Homemade cranberry sauce can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce (Stubbs Sweet Heat) Feel free to use your favorite brand.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Onion Can substitute with yellow onion if desired.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Broiler Pan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a broiler pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a bowl, season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, combine cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce, reserving about ½ to ¾ for later use.
  4. Coat the chicken pieces in sauce mixture thoroughly.
  5. Assemble skewers by alternating chicken and onion slices.
  6. Bake skewers in the oven for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
  7. Let skewers rest for a minute and serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 24gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These skewers are versatile. Substitute chicken with shrimp or add vegetables for a personalized twist.

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