Okay, really, is it spelled “kebab” or “kabob?” What is politically correct here? Is this the same as you saying “po-tay-to” and I say “po-tah-do.” Oh, this is getting just plain silly now. What is not silly are chicken shish kebabs and such an easy recipe to make this time of year, especially if thrown on the barbecue!
Hard to believe it is Wednesday – it’s hard to believe it is 1/2 way through 2020 – and I have, finally, gotten my act together to share this recipe that I made over the 4th of July weekend. There is something about shish kebobs that are fun, and they turn a barbecue into a colorful masterpiece. Plus, you can put your creative spin on it as well!
The only downfall? Those darn wooden sticks! They are so f-ing sharp! Does not matter how careful I am sliding on the various pieces of the kebab, I still have the battle wounds left. All good cooks have remnants of their work, right?
This recipe can be prepped the day before, or on the same day – your choice! It really has to do with how long you want to marinate the protein & veggies.
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Due to Covid-19, there is a waitlist to be part of their subscription plan (this can be customized to 2, 4, 6, or 8 week shipments) but make sure to check their site often, and I promise to keep you updated as well. This will include a $30 discount too! Man, I am already excited about my next box, and I just got July’s LAST WEEK! It’s the little things in life!
Let’s get grilling! FYI: These pair beautifully with my “Wasted Watermelon Cocktails”& serve with your veggie of choice!
Voila, chicken shish kebabs for the win! A fabulous Summer feast that is satisfying, delicious, and light! Enjoy!
xoxo
Chicken Shish Kebabs
Ingredients
Instructions
Begin by cubing chicken, slicing vegetables, and preparing marinade (2 batches).
Placing chicken in one Ziploc bag, and the veggies in another, pour 1 batch of marinade into each. Toss to coat, and let refrigerate up to 8 hours or even overnight.
Make sure to soak your skewers in water (completely covered) so you don't lose some of it to the grill flame! 30 minutes is the minimum, ideally overnight. I soaked mine for close to 60 minutes and they were just fine!
Now, it's time to assemble the kebab! There is no right or wrong way to do this; you can make it as protein and veggie heavy as you would like. I chose to put together as followed: chicken, zucchini, red pepper, yellow squash, red onion, chicken, repeat. I am all about alternating colors but, again, customize the shish kebabs however you see fit (and pleasing to the eye and belly)!
Place shish kebabs on a piece of foil, and grill over medium high heat for ~10-15 minutes, rotating every 3 or so minutes until all 4 sides are cooked!
Ingredients
Directions
Begin by cubing chicken, slicing vegetables, and preparing marinade (2 batches).
Placing chicken in one Ziploc bag, and the veggies in another, pour 1 batch of marinade into each. Toss to coat, and let refrigerate up to 8 hours or even overnight.
Make sure to soak your skewers in water (completely covered) so you don't lose some of it to the grill flame! 30 minutes is the minimum, ideally overnight. I soaked mine for close to 60 minutes and they were just fine!
Now, it's time to assemble the kebab! There is no right or wrong way to do this; you can make it as protein and veggie heavy as you would like. I chose to put together as followed: chicken, zucchini, red pepper, yellow squash, red onion, chicken, repeat. I am all about alternating colors but, again, customize the shish kebabs however you see fit (and pleasing to the eye and belly)!
Place shish kebabs on a piece of foil, and grill over medium high heat for ~10-15 minutes, rotating every 3 or so minutes until all 4 sides are cooked!
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