Chicken and prawn kebabs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of tender chicken and succulent prawns, marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, creates a culinary delight that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you are hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a quick and healthy meal, chicken and prawn kebabs are a versatile and satisfying choice. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of preparation, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will leave your family and friends craving for more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED SHRIMP AND CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH VEGETABLES
Delicious skewers of shrimp, chicken, pineapple, zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion coated in a sweet and tangy honey sesame glaze.
Provided by Kim Peterson
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season marinade with salt and black pepper to taste. Makes about 1 ¼ cups. Set aside. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- On each skewer, thread 2 shrimp, 2 chicken cubes, 2 pineapple cubes, 2 zucchini slices, 2 bell pepper squares, 2 cherry tomatoes, and 2 red onion wedges in any pattern you like.
- Place skewers on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Pour a third of the glaze over the skewers. (Can be prepped one day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before grilling.)
- Coat grill grates with nonstick spray or vegetable oil and preheat grill over medium.
- Grill skewers 4 minutes on one side then flip. Baste with another third of the glaze, keeping the remaining glaze separate for when serving.
- Continue grilling skewers until shrimp are opaque in the center, and chicken is no longer pink, another 3-4 minutes. Let skewers rest a few minutes before serving.
- Arrange skewers on platter. Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh herbs and lime wedges, if desired. Serve with remaining glaze. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 kabob, Calories 154 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 489 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
GRILLED CHICKEN AND SHRIMP KEBABS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
Provided by Diane Rossen Worthington
Categories Chicken Garlic Leafy Green Shellfish Appetizer Marinate Backyard BBQ Lemon Seafood Shrimp Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Thread 4 shrimp on each of 6 metal skewers; place on rimmed baking sheet. Loosely thread 2 chicken tenders on each of 6 metal skewers; place on another rimmed baking sheet. Whisk lemon juice, lemon peel, and garlic in medium bowl; slowly whisk in oil. Season marinade with salt and pepper. Pour marinade over skewers, dividing equally.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange lettuces on large platter. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Grill shrimp until pink on outside and opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Remove kebabs from grill; place atop lettuce. Serve with Tomato-Avocado Salsa and Chipotle Aioli .
STEAK AND SHRIMP KABOBS
You'll make any get-together special with these attractive kabobs. Cubes of marinated steak are skewered with shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers and onions, then grilled. For picnics, I assemble the kabobs at home and carry them in a large container. -Karen Mergener, St. Croix, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard. On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the beef, shrimp, mushrooms, green peppers, onions and tomatoes; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place kabobs over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 6 minutes, turning once. Baste with sauce. Continue turning and basting for 8-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and beef reaches desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts :
SESAME CHICKEN & PRAWN SKEWERS
Serve these chicken and prawn canapés with drinks when you're entertaining. They're not only tasty but healthy and low-fat too
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Canapes
Time 20m
Yield Makes 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the ginger, garlic, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice and sesame seeds. Divide between two bowls, then add the chicken pieces to one and the prawns to the other. Toss both mixtures well, then leave to marinate in the fridge for 15 mins.
- Cook the chicken in a frying pan over a medium-high heat for 3 mins, then push to one side and add the prawns to the other side of the pan. Cook for 2 mins until the prawns are pink and the chicken is cooked through (use two separate pans if anyone you're cooking for has an allergy or is a pescatarian). Put the broccoli in a microwaveable bowl with a splash of water, then cover and cook on high for 5 mins.
- Thread half of the skewers with chicken and broccoli and the other half with prawns and broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN AND PRAWN KEBABS
Make and share this Chicken and Prawn Kebabs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Evie3234
Categories Pineapple
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut chicken into large bitesize pieces.
- Peel and devein the prawns.
- Drain apricot halves and pineapple slices, reserving the juice.
- Cut the pineapple slices into 4.
- Thread the prepared chicken, prawns and fruit alternately onto metal skewers.
- Combine 1 cup reserved pineapple juice with grated ginger, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Pour mixture over kebabs and marinate 30 minutes.
- Remove from marinade and barbecue over a hot flatplate for 5 minutes each side or until the chicken is tender and prawns have turned pink.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining marinade in a pan on the edge of the barbecue, thicken with combined cornflour and water, add the extra grated ginger and spring onions and allow to boil until the sauce thickens.
- Serve Chicken and Prawn kebabs immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 142.3, Sodium 544, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 17.5, Protein 24.7
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Make sure to marinate the chicken and prawns for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the kebabs in a hot oven or on a grill pan.
- Serve the kebabs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki or chimichurri.
Conclusion:
Chicken and prawn kebabs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give chicken and prawn kebabs a try.
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