Juicy, colorful, smoky, and packed with flavor! These delicious homemade skewer recipes are perfect for BBQ nights, family dinners, summer gatherings, or an easy weekend meal. From garlic butter chicken to glazed beef, grilled shrimp, and hearty sausage skewers, there is something for everyone!
1. Garlic Butter Chicken Skewers 🧄🧈
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 900 g chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into squares
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into squares
- 1 zucchini, sliced thickly
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the chicken.
Cut the chicken into evenly sized chunks so the pieces cook at approximately the same rate.
Step 2: Make the garlic butter marinade.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Step 3: Marinate the chicken.
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss until thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare the vegetables.
Cut the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion into pieces similar in size to the chicken.
Step 5: Assemble the skewers.
Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers, alternating the ingredients to create colorful combinations. Avoid packing the pieces too tightly.
Step 6: Preheat the grill.
Heat the grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20–30 minutes beforehand.
Step 7: Grill the skewers.
Cook for approximately 12–15 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes. Brush with any reserved marinade before cooking it, or use fresh garlic butter for basting.
Step 8: Check for doneness.
Ensure the thickest chicken pieces reach an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
Step 9: Garnish and serve.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with rice, grilled potatoes, salad, or garlic sauce.
2. Sticky Honey Garlic Beef Skewers 🍯🥩
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10–14 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 700 g beef sirloin or tender steak, cut into cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Marinade
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the marinade.
Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ginger, olive oil, and black pepper.
Step 2: Marinate the beef.
Add the beef cubes and toss thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Step 3: Prepare the vegetables.
Cut the peppers and onion into chunks approximately the same size as the beef.
Step 4: Assemble the skewers.
Thread the beef, peppers, and onion onto skewers, alternating the ingredients.
Step 5: Preheat the grill.
Heat to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
Step 6: Grill the beef.
Cook for approximately 10–14 minutes, turning regularly, depending on the size of the cubes and your preferred level of doneness.
Step 7: Add the glaze.
Brush the skewers with a little fresh, reserved marinade during the final few minutes of cooking. Never brush cooked meat with marinade that has touched raw beef unless it has first been thoroughly boiled.
Step 8: Check the temperature.
For whole beef steaks and cubes, 63°C (145°F) followed by a 3-minute rest is the standard minimum recommended by the USDA.
Step 9: Serve.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with steamed rice, grilled vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
3. Garlic Butter Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers 🍤🍍
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 700 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into squares
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into squares
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the shrimp.
Peel and devein the shrimp if necessary. Pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 2: Make the garlic butter mixture.
Combine the melted butter, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
Step 3: Season the shrimp.
Add the shrimp and toss until coated. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare the pineapple and vegetables.
Cut the pineapple and bell peppers into evenly sized chunks.
Step 5: Assemble the skewers.
Thread the shrimp, pineapple, and bell peppers onto skewers, alternating the ingredients.
Step 6: Heat the grill.
Preheat to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
Step 7: Grill the skewers.
Cook for approximately 6–8 minutes, turning halfway through. Brush with fresh garlic butter while grilling.
Step 8: Check the shrimp.
The shrimp should be opaque and pearly, with an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F).
Step 9: Finish and serve.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges, rice, or a fresh salad.
4. Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetable Skewers 🍗🫑
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