Best 3 Melon And Olive Mini Skewers With Black Pepper Honey Recipes

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Elevate your next gathering with a culinary delight that combines vibrant flavors and textures. This recipe for melon and olive mini skewers with black pepper honey delivers a burst of sweetness from honeydew and cantaloupe melons, a savory touch from briny olives, and a touch of spice from freshly cracked black pepper. Drizzled with a drizzle of honey infused with the warmth of black pepper, these skewers are a delectable treat that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH LEMON AND HONEY



Grilled Chicken Skewers with Lemon and Honey image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield about 17 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon zaatar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons raw honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and cracked
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, zaatar and salt. Set aside.
  • For the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt and coriander seeds. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into 1/3-inch strips; add to the bowl and toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to marinate.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Thread the chicken strips onto 8-inch skewers. Grill for about 4 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove to a platter. Serve warm with the dipping sauce.

HONEY PEPPER DRUMMETTES



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 dozen chicken drummettes
1/2 cup honey
1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the drummettes. Reserve in a Glad® Food Storage Bag.
  • In a small saucepan heat together the honey, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix, mustard, black and cayenne peppers. When the honey is completely melted, cool slightly. Pour this mixture over the drummettes. Marinate 4-24 hours. Bake uncovered, in a 375 degrees F oven for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until brown and glazed. Turn drummettes once after 40 minutes of baking.

MARINATED FETA AND OLIVE SKEWERS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings (24 skewers)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 24 (1/2-inch) cubes
24 mint leaves
1/4 large English cucumber, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
12 pitted green olives, halved

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine the fennel seeds, orange zest, orange juice, and pepper. Gently stir in the feta and marinate for 1 hour or more.
  • To make the skewers, place a mint leaf about 3/4-inch up the skewer, then add an olive half, then a chunk of cucumber. Gently place a cube of the marinated feta on the end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 17 milligrams, Sodium 435 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3.5 milligrams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 3 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy melon and fresh, briny olives.
  • If you don't have a melon baller, you can use a small spoon to scoop out the melon balls.
  • Be sure to remove the pits from the olives before skewering them.
  • If you don't have black pepper honey, you can make your own by mixing together 1 tablespoon of honey with 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
  • To make the skewers even more flavorful, you can marinate them in the black pepper honey for 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Serve the skewers immediately, while the melon is still fresh and juicy.

Conclusion:

These melon and olive mini skewers with black pepper honey are a delicious and refreshing appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet melon, salty olives, and spicy black pepper honey is sure to please everyone.

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