Best 20 Grilled Chicken Skewers Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
• To make the peanut sauce, put the peanut butter in a blender with the soy sauce, honey, ginger, red pepper flakes, chili oil and lime juice. Add 1/4 cup very hot water as you blend the mixture. Check the consistency and add a little more hot water if needed to make it very smooth. Transfer the sauce to a small dish, cover it with plastic wrap and set aside.
• Brush the grill with oil. Thread the chicken onto the skewers and grill on both sides until the chicken is done in the middle, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a serving platter and sprinkle on the cilantro.
• Serve the skewers with dishes of the peanut sauce and a good-quality barbecue sauce for dipping.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND MANGO SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut corn from cobs. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute cut corn until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup green onions. Keep warm., Toss chicken with salt and pepper. Alternately thread chicken and mango onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Brush with oil., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until chicken is no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with corn mixture; sprinkle with remaining green onions. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED CHICKEN TERIYAKI SKEWERS WITH MISO RANCH

Steps:

• Soak bamboo skewers in water.
• Cut chicken thighs in half lengthwise along the creases and halve the thicker portions to get 3 or 4 pieces each. Place chicken in a bowl. Pour in soy sauce, sake, mirin, ginger, green onions, brown sugar, and oil. Toss by hand until well combined and brown sugar is dissolved. Cover top in plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 6 hours.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and miso in a bowl. Add green onion, garlic, tarragon, dill, and chives. Season with black pepper and cayenne. Whisk dressing until thoroughly combined.
• Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. Strain marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil to make the glaze.
• Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Grill skewers, basting with some of the reserved marinade, until meat firms up and springs back to the touch, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Serve skewers next to the miso ranch dressing and brush with reserved glaze.

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH TARRAGON AND YOGURT

Steps:

• Prepare the chicken: Cut each thigh in half against the grain. Rub with salt and set aside.
• Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, salt and garlic. Reserve and refrigerate 1 cup marinade for serving. Put remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag and add the ginger, cumin and chicken; squelch around to coat thoroughly then refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to 48 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to grill. If using wooden skewers, immerse them in water to soak for 15 minutes. Alternatively, use metal skewers or none at all.
• Prepare the grill: Clean the grate thoroughly and build a hot fire. The skewers will cook over intense, direct heat. The coals are ready when they glow red and the grate hisses when you drop water on it.
• Thread the chicken lengthwise onto skewers (if using), then smear with the marinade from the bag.
• Prepare the baste: Place the butter and salt in a small saucepan to melt on the cooler side of the grill (or use the stovetop). Once butter is melted, add the lime juice and chopped herbs; keep warm but do not boil.
• Grilling in batches if necessary, place the chicken on the grill a few inches apart. When you see a good char forming underneath, about 3 to 5 minutes, gently tug a skewer or the chicken: If it feels very stuck, leave it a few more minutes before turning. When the chicken releases easily and looks nicely charred in places, flip it using a fish spatula to gently pry any stuck bits off the grate.
• Baste the chicken with the herb butter and arrange the scallions in a single layer on the cooler edges of the grill. Let the chicken cook on the second side until firm and cooked through and turn the scallions occasionally until grill-marked and tender, about 8 minutes.
• Grill the pitas until marked, about 1 minute, turning halfway through. Lay them on the serving platter and place the scallions and chicken on top. Drizzle the bread, scallions and chicken with any remaining warm herb butter. Dollop chicken with reserved marinade, squeeze with lime and top with extra tarragon or mint.

GRILLED BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, AND MUSHROOM SKEWERS

Steps:

• Make marinade:
• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in lemon juice and pepper, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Divide marinade among 4 (1- to 2-quart) bowls.
• Prepare skewers:
• Cut steak into 20 to 25 (1/4-inch-thick) slices (about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide), then toss with marinade in one of bowls and thread each slice lengthwise onto a skewer.
• Cut chicken breast halves diagonally into 20 to 25 (1/4-inch-thick) slices (about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide; if breasts are thin, hold knife at a 45-degree angle to get 1-inch-wide slices). Toss with marinade in another bowl and thread each slice lengthwise onto a skewer.
• Toss shrimp with marinade in another bowl, then thread 2 shrimp onto each of 20 to 25 skewers.
• Toss mushrooms with marinade in remaining bowl and thread 2 small mushrooms or 2 large halves onto each of 20 to 25 skewers.
• Prepare grill for cooking over hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see "Grilling Procedure," below.
• Grill skewers in batches on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once with tongs, until beef is medium-rare, about 3 minutes total; chicken is just cooked through, about 3 minutes; shrimp is just cooked through, about 2 minutes; and mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes.
• Grilling Procedure
• If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:
• Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds
• Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds
• Low: 5 to 6 seconds
• If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.

GRILLED ORANGE CHICKEN THIGH SKEWERS WITH PINEAPPLE AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine coconut aminos, orange juice, avocado oil, ginger, and chile-garlic paste in a gallon-sized resealable bag. Season marinade with salt and pepper and add chicken pieces. Gently squeeze the sides of the bag, coating all of the chicken with the marinade. Squeeze out as much air as possible, seal, and spread out chicken pieces in a single layer inside the bag.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, turning the bag a few times during that time.
• Drain marinade into a small saucepan and add pineapple juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil until marinade has reduced to 1/2 cup, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile, alternately thread each skewer with chicken, bell pepper, onion, zucchini, and pineapple. Repeat until each skewer is filled.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Set skewers on the hot grill grate. Brush with reduced marinade, reduce heat to medium, close the lid, and grill 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and brush with marinade reduction. Monitor for flare-ups, and move skewers as necessary to manage any flames. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Serve skewers over hot cooked rice.

GRILLED CHICKEN TERIYAKI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into bite size pieces. Combine all of the sauce ingredients and pour over chicken. Marinate for two hours.
• Remove from the marinade, thread onto skewers. Grill over medium-high heat, turning once and basting with marinade, for about 5 min or till no longer pink inside.
• To cook under broiler - Place chicken skewers on a greased rack in a cooking or baking pan. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat, turning once and basting with marinade, about 5 minutes or till done.

GRILLED TERIYAKI CHICKEN THIGH SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine water, brown sugar, soy sauce, mirin, agave, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Combine tapioca flour with 2 tablespoons water in a bowl; whisk until dissolved. Add mixture to the teriyaki sauce in the saucepan.
• Heat sauce until it thickens to your desired thickness. Add more water if sauce becomes too thick.
• Remove sauce from heat and reserve 1/4 cup for basting. Combine remaining sauce and chicken in a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Thread chicken strips onto skewers.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill chicken skewers on the preheated grill for 3 minutes per side, basting with reserved teriyaki sauce.

YAKITORI ( JAPANESE GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS)

Steps:

• Bring yakitori sauce to a boil for 5 min then set aside.
• thread the chicken alternately with the green onions onto the skewers.
• grill chicken in a preheated griller, turning every now and then and basting at the same time to keep it moist. drippings can be returned to baste the chicken until it is cooked.
• baste the yakitori again and serve with left over sauce.

ANTICUCHOS DE POLLO, GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mash the garlic with a rock, or with a mortar and pestle. Add a little water if necessary to make a paste.
• Make the marinade: in a bowl, mix the crushed garlic, 1/4 cup of the vinegar, 1/4 cup chile pepper paste, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper.
• .Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch by 2 inch cubes. Place chicken pieces in bowl with the marinade and stir well. Marinate chicken at least one hour, or overnight in the refrigerator for best flavor.
• Peel the onion and cut into 1 inch wedges.Remove the seeds and the white part of the bell pepper, and cut into 1 inch chunks.
• Place the chicken and vegetable pieces on the wooden skewers, alternating the chicken with the vegetables.
• Make a basting mixture of 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, and a pinch of cumin.
• Prepare the grill, and grill chicken for 5 minutes on each side. Baste chicken several times during cooking.
• Cut a piece of the chicken to check for doneness. If the chicken is still pink on the inside, place it back on the grill, checking frequently. Do not overcook.
• 9.Remove the chicken from the grill. Serve with rice and corn on the cob.

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS (ANTICUCHOS DE POLLO)

Steps:

• Mash the garlic with a mortar and pestle or garlic press. Add a little water if necessary to make a paste. Make the marinade in a bowl, mixing the crushed garlic, 1/4 cup of the vinegar, 1/4 cup chile pepper paste, 1 tablespoons cumin, 1 tbsp salt, and 2 teaspoons black pepper.
• Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch by 2 inch cubes. Place chicken pieces in bowl with the marinade and stir well. Marinate the chicken at least one hour or overnight in the refrigerator for best flavor.
• Peel the onion and cut into 1 inch wedges. Remove the seeds and the white part of the bell pepper and cut into 1 inch chunks. Place the chicken and vegetable pieces on the wooden skewers, alternating them.
• Make a basting mixture of 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup vinegar and a pinch of cumin.
• Prepare the grill and grill chicken skewers for 5 minutes on each side. Baste several times during cooking.
• Check doneness by cutting into a piece of chicken. If still pink on the inside, continue to grill checking frequently. Do not overcook.
• Remove from the grill and serve with rice and grilled corn on the cob.

NIF'S GRILLED HAWAIIAN CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mix all marinade ingredients and add chicken. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours, no more.
• If you are using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 2 hours.
• Heat grill to medium-high.
• Alternate chicken, pineapple and pepper pieces on skewers. Place on grill until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH DECONSTRUCTED PESTO

Steps:

• Build a fire in your grill; when the flames have died down, all the coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the grill for about 5 seconds), you're ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium.)
• Combine the chicken, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss well to coat, then thread the chicken chunks onto the skewers so they press up against one another but aren't jammed together.
• Put the skewers on the grill directly over the coals and cook, rolling the skewers around every 3 to 4 minutes to ensure all the sides are more or less evenly exposed to the heat, until lightly seared, about 12 to 14 minutes. To check for doneness, make a small cut and peek inside a couple of the chunks to be sure they are opaque all the way through with no pink.
• Slide the chicken chunks off the skewers into a large bowl, add all the other ingredients one after the other, toss well to coat evenly, season to taste if needed and serve.

ESPETO DE CORACO DE GALINHA (GRILLED CHICKEN HEART SKEWERS)

Steps:

• Whisk soy sauce, parsley, beer, poultry seasoning, achiote powder, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until marinade is well mixed; add chicken hearts. Cover bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken hearts from marinade and discard marinade. Assemble chicken hearts on metal skewers.
• Cook on the grill, turning halfway through, until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

GRILLED CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut your chicken in to 2 inch chunks & put to the side.
• Slice your cored fresh pineapple into 2 inch slices& put to the side.
• Wipe off the mushrooms to clean them, (recommend not to wash them in water.).
• In a large bowl, place all of the ingredients including the marinade, and mix together.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for about 45 minutes.
• Run bamboo skewers through water just a little bit to get them wet so they do not burn.
• Place the chicken, pineapple, and mushrooms on the skewers in any order you want.
• You will grill them at about 400 or so degrees (constantly turning over), when the chicken reaches 170 degrees inside, they are done!
• Serves well next to a good macaroni salad!

GRILLED PEPPERCORN CHICKEN SKEWERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken in a large bowl. Pour the Private Selection® 5 Peppercorn Blend Barbecue Sauce over the chicken and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 30-45 minutes.
• If using wooden or bamboo skewers, place in a large shallow dish and cover with water. Let soak while the chicken marinates.
• Prep the potatoes: Cut any large fingerling potatoes in half lengthwise so the potatoes are mostly uniform in size. Pierce any whole potatoes with a fork. Place the potatoes on a large piece of heavy-duty foil (or 2 pieces of regular foil). Add the oil, salt, and pepper and toss to coat. Gather edges of foil together and crimp to seal and create a packet for grilling.
• Thread 1-2 pieces of marinated chicken, 1 Private Selection™ Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion wedge, and 1 Private Selection™ Ruby Rows™ Cherry On-The-Vine Tomatoes onto a skewer. Repeat with the remaining ingredients until all of the skewers are full.
• Prepare a grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Add the potato packet to the grill and cook, until the potatoes are tender, 15-25 minutes (depending on the size of potatoes). Once the potatoes have been on the grill for 5 minutes, add the chicken skewers and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning once, until cooked through and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160°F (71°C).
• When the potatoes are finished cooking, unwrap the foil packet and garnish with parsley.
• Drizzle chicken skewers with Private Selection® Creamy Smoked Jalapeño Sauce, and serve with potatoes.
• Enjoy!

BUFFALO CHICKEN SKEWERS (GRILLED BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS)

Steps:

• Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 60 minutes. Cut each chicken breast into 4 2-ounce strips and skewer them onto the bamboo skewers. Clean and cut all the vegetables.
• In a small bowl, mix together Louisiana hot sauce, white vinegar, cayenne pepper, granulated garlic, Worcestershire and salt. In another small mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients for blue cheese dip. Garnish with a sprinkle of chili powder or cayenne pepper, optional).
• Preheat a grill or grill pan. Lightly season the skewers with salt and pepper. Grill the skewers on both sides until cooked through, approximately 2-4 minutes on each side. Place the hot sauce mixture onto a rimmed plate. Generously coat each skewer in the hot sauce mixture.
• Serve skewers immediately with the blue cheese dip and fresh cut vegetables.

ARGENTINE GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak the skewers for an hour.
• Set charcoal alight.
• In your handy mortar grind the Oil, Garlic, Paprika, Oregano, Salt, and Peppercorns.
• Skin, debone, and de-fat the chicken.
• Cut into 1/2 cubes.
• Rinse, pat dry, stir into Marinade.
• Coat well.
• Thread the Onion, Chicken, Peppers, and Cherry Tomatoes alternately onto the skewers.
• Grill over medium coals for 15-20 minutes'til everything is done.
• This works well grilled over a hibachi or other small grill on a picnic.
• Prepare everything at home and do the grilling at the picnic site.
• It's almost as good cooked under the broiler at home.

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak bamboo skewers in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. In medium bowl, mix chicken and 1/4 cup teriyaki marinade. Cover; refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes to marinate.
• Meanwhile, heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In small bowl, stir all sauce ingredients until blended; set aside.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken on skewers. Place skewers on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• Meanwhile, cook rice in water as directed on package, omitting butter and salt. Sprinkle chicken with additional chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve with sauce and rice.

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH SATAY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat outdoor grill, stovetop grill pan or broiler.
• Thread chicken tenders onto metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden skewers in cold water first to prevent charring).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Grill or broil until done, about 5-7 minutes, turning frequently.
• Whisk together remaining ingredients for satay sauce.
• Yields 2 skewers and about 1/4 cup of sauce per serving.