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    Home » Entrées/Main Dishes » Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs

    Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs

    Published: May 31, 2017 · Modified: Apr 18, 2018 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 8 Comments

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    Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs on a cutting board

    These Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs are tender bites of chicken, glazed with fresh rosemary and a mixture of Dijon and grainy mustard. They're succulent, sweet and slightly spicy!
    Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs with skewered red onion and tomatoes with rosemary sprigs.Today I wanted to create something with Italian flavours. I tell you why in a moment. Rosemary sprang to mind, as it grows wild all over the Italian countryside. You can find it almost anywhere, even on roadside edges. It adds a wonderful fresh aroma to the air. I made these Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs for dinner after a day of not feeling kindly towards Italy and Italians at all!

    These bites of skewered chicken were so tasty that they helped to improve my mood and soften the blow we had experienced earlier in the day.

    Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs with skewers of red onion and tomatoes and fresh rosemary.

    After a routine trip to the mailbox, we discovered we had been served with two traffic violation notices (and hefty fines) from the Italian police.

    Wh-a-a-a-t? We were in Italy exactly one year ago, enjoying Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, and the Emilio Reggiano  region, savouring local specialties. And now, we receive a traffic ticket, a whole year later? Make that TWO traffic tickets!  Apparently our rental car had been photographed traveling in  "restricted zones." Driving in Italy can be a challenge. Central zones of ancient Italian cities were never designed for cars. They're cramped, confusing, and congested. It's very easy to take a wrong turn or get lost, even with GPS. Presumably, that's what happened to us.

    Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs on a cutting board with skewered peppers and red onions.

    Our first thought was that this was a scam, but the documents looked so official! A quick Google search told me that these were legitimate and not uncommon. Our second (and admittedly dishonest) reaction was to just ignore them. I mean, what were they going to do about it if we didn't pay? 

    Further reading convinced us that was not a good option. If the fine isn't paid within five days of receiving the notice, the fine almost doubles. And if you don't pay within sixty days, the car rental company (in this case, Hertz) is authorized to charge the fines directly to the credit card you used to rent the car.

    One grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabob

    We paid.

    Paying necessitated a trip to the bank, (as e-transfers are not available for international payments), a lengthy explanation to the bank teller, translating parts of the document and a half hour to finally complete the transactions.

    It was $300 that we hadn't planned on spending yesterday.

    But these Rosemary-Mustard Chicken Kabobs sizzling on the grill along with a hearty Tuscan salad helped us to put things in perspective, chalk it up to experience, and recall all the fabulous moments we had traveling in Italy.  However, we're in no rush to check the mail box again . . .

    Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs on a platter with skewered vegetables.

    These Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs are tender little bites!

    1. Whisk glaze ingredients together.
    2. Thread small pieces of boneless, skinless chicken thighs on skewers.
    3. Grill chicken kabobs, brush with glaze, then grill a minute or two longer to crispy the edge.
    4. Serve with skewered vegetables and a Tuscan Salad.
    These Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs are tender bites of chicken, glazed with fresh rosemary and a mixture of Dijon and grainy mustard.

    Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs

    These Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs are tender bites of chicken, glazed with fresh rosemary and a mixture of Dijon and grainy mustard. 
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    Course: Entrée/Main
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 378kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 12 small thighs
    • sea salt and pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1.5 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

    Instructions

    • Cut chicken thighs in to 1 inch pieces and thread on skewers. If using bamboo skewers, make sure they have been soaked in water for at least an hour to avoid burning on the grill.
    • Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. 
    • Whisk together mustards, honey, lemon juice and rosemary.
    • Grill kabobs over medium heat for 6-10 minutes per side, or until completely cooked through. Brush with the rosemary-mustard glaze and grill for another few minutes on each side until slightly crispy. Remove from heart and serve with grilled vegetables.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 378kcal
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    This recipe is one I've used for years (I think it came from a Canadian Living magazine).

    Items I used to make these Rosemary Mustard Chicken Kabobs

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    Comments

    1. Marg

      May 08, 2021 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      Love all these Mediterranean flavors. My husband makes this often on the grill--it's one of his favorites.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 10, 2021 at 4:10 pm

        Happy to hear that!

        Reply
    2. Flavour & Savour

      June 03, 2017 at 11:21 am

      Since posting this, I've heard many similar stories, including one about zones where only even numbered licence plates are allowed on certain days, odd numbered on the others! I think we should stick to the small towns from now on! Hope you like the chicken skewers!

      Reply
    3. Markus Mueller | Earth, Food, and Fire

      June 02, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      I have never driven in Italy, only in Germany, but many cities there have zones in which you can only drive during certain times of the day. It's easy to end up in the wrong place by accident!
      The chicken skewers look delicious though, I can imagine they changed the mood after the bad news! I was actually thinking of making chicken skewers for supper tomorrow night, I'll have to give this recipe a try!

      Reply
    4. Gabrielle @ eyecandypopper

      June 02, 2017 at 10:47 am

      That sucks about the tickets!!! but these skewers looks so tasty! I'm a big fan of grainy mustard or Dijon mustard with chicken, it really enhances it. I'll have to remember to try these this summer on the BBQ!

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      • Flavour & Savour

        June 03, 2017 at 11:19 am

        Thanks! This recipe is a family favourite. I love that grainy mustard on pretty much anything 🙂

        Reply
    5. Bernice

      June 02, 2017 at 9:57 am

      I'm glad you made these, that wasn't a great last Italian 'experience' for you! This actually happened to us after we were in the Netherlands. Our speed was exactly 3 km over the speed limit but we were caught via camera. In our case the rental agency CHARGED us for forwarding the (all in Dutch) ticket. We had a Dutch friend translate it and recommend that we didn't pay. Not sure if we're ever going back anyway lol. Thing is, I would have preferred if the damn rental would have just paid it and sent us a bill. It was only 60 euros.

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      • Flavour & Savour

        June 03, 2017 at 11:18 am

        Ouch! 3 km over?? One of the disadvantages of living in a technological world! Thanks for sharing your experience.

        Reply

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