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Barbecue Skewers – 3 Ways to Elevate Your Grilling!

A delicious recipe for barbecue skewers featuring chicken, shrimp, and vegetables, perfect for grilling enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor cooking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Grilling
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound zucchini sliced into thick rounds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Wooden or metal skewers
  • For Chicken Skewers: 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • For Shrimp Skewers: 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • For Vegetable Skewers: 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Divide the marinade into three separate bowls.
  3. Add the chicken cubes to one bowl and toss to coat. Add the shrimp to the second bowl and toss with lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning. In the third bowl, add the bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, and toss with balsamic vinegar and Italian seasoning.
  4. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece. Repeat with the shrimp and vegetables.
  5. For the chicken skewers, brush with barbecue sauce before grilling.
  6. Grill the chicken skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through. Grill the shrimp skewers for 5-7 minutes, turning once, until pink and opaque. Grill the vegetable skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred.
  7. Remove skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken, shrimp, and vegetables for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator before grilling.
  • Feel free to swap out the vegetables for your favorites, such as mushrooms, onions, or asparagus, to customize the skewers to your taste.

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