25 Skewer Recipes for the Grill
Food on a stick is perfect for outdoor eats and with these 25 different skewer variations, you're sure to find the right recipe for your cookout.
Aleppo Pepper and Mint Chicken Skewers
The fruity and earthy flavor of Aleppo pepper shines through in the marinade for these attractive and delicious chicken skewers.
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Adana Kebabs
A minimal spice mixture goes a long way to impart a complex, yet cohesive earthy, smoky, spicy, and lemon-y flavor in these Turkish ground lamb kebabs.
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Indian-spiced Vegetable and Paneer Skewers
An Indian spice coating give these hearty paneer and veggie skewers an incredibly savory and satisfying flavor.
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Mu Ping (Thai Grilled Pork Skewers)
Savory with a nice kick of garlic, mu ping is one tasty Thai pork skewer.
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Sweet and Spicy Apricot-Glazed Pork and Pineapple Kebabs
Building flavors in layers, these pork and pineapple kebabs are seasoned with a spicy and earthy rub, followed by a last-minute coating of a sweet and smoky apricot glaze.
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Yogurt- and Mint-Marinated Lamb Skewers
The reliable combo of mint and lamb joins forces in these juicy kebabs with red onion, zucchini, and a rich yogurt marinade.
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Mojo-Marinated Pork Kebabs With Mango
Cubed pork chops doused in garlicky and tangy sour orange sauce are contrasted with sweet mango in these mojo-marinated kebabs.
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Ginger-Teriyaki Beef Kebabs
A ginger-teriyaki marinade and glaze gives these grilled beef kebabs a savory sweet flavor with just a little bite.
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Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)
Lightly seasoned chicken meatballs are threaded onto skewers, grilled, and finished with a sweet and salty tare sauce.
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Glazed Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers
A well spiced, savory rub pairs with a sweet glaze to give these quick and simple shrimp and pineapple skewers a great Tiki-inspired flavor.
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Cilantro-and-Lime Marinated Chicken Fajita Kebabs
Everything there is to love about chicken fajitas on one stick, minus the tortilla, of course.
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Smoky and Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs
A riff on tandoori-style chicken, these chicken kebabs are marinated with yogurt and lemon, with smoked and hot paprika in place of the more traditional Indian spice blend. The result is a completely different, but equally delicious, dish.
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Chicken Tikka
Boneless chunks of chicken breasts are marinated in a spiced-yogurt sauced and then grilled over hot coals to create this Indian staple that almost everyone will enjoy.
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Herb-Crusted Lamb Skewers with Dijon Mustard
Lemon-marinated cubed leg of lamb is crusted with mustard and mixed herbs after first being well seared over a hot fire.
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Chicken Yakitori
A complex tare sauce gives this Japanese chicken yakitori the salty and sweet flavor you'd expect, but with a depth from scallions, ginger, garlic, and vinegar that makes it even more delicious.
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Steakhouse Kebabs
These robust beef kebabs pair marinated steak with mushrooms and onions to deliver a steakhouse experience on a stick.
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Chicken Keema Kebabs
Supremely spicy with layers of earthy undertones, this Pakistani-influenced ground chicken makes for one delicious and complexly flavored skewer of meat.
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Balsamic Marinated Vegetable Skewers
Balsamic vinaigrette adds a tanginess to fresh vegetables that have been skewered and grilled until lightly charred.
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Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers
A cheese from the gods, Halloumi—semi-soft cheese from Cyprus made for grilling or pan-frying—is skewered alongside red onion, tomato, and zucchini to create a delicious fresh and salty meal on a stick.
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Moroccan Chicken Brouchettes
A testament to the distinct and amazing flavors of Moroccan cuisine, these brouchettes provide a complex mixture of bright lemon, earthy spices, fresh herbs, and a mellow heat that strikes the right balance with the light and juicy chicken.
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Skewers with Pineapple and Teriyaki Sauce
Sweet, salty, fruity, smoky, meaty—these bacon-wrapper chicken skewers cover a lot of territory to make a kabob that doesn't suck
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Beef Satay
These Thai Beef Satay skewers pair a briny saltiness from an excellent marinade with a creamy, spicy peanut sauce that create a killer combo.
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Jerk Pork Skewers
With a fruity heat, earthy spice, and herbal freshness, these jerk pork skewers have a lot of good going. Pair that with a honey-lime dipping sauce, and the whole thing just gets that much better.
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Asian Beef Skewers
You may feel like there's never enough of these delicious Asian-influence flank steak skewers.
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Filipino BBQ Skewers
This recipe makes quintessential sweet and savory Filipino barbecue.
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