Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Skewers
Delicious skewers of shrimp, chicken, pineapple, zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion coated in a sweet and tangy honey sesame glaze.
Servings 12 skewers
Calories 154kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
GLAZE
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 medium shallot, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ginger, freshly grated
SKEWERS
- 24 extra-large shrimp (U21-25 count), peeled and deveined, tails left intact
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts , cut into 24 1 ½-inch cubes
- 24 1-inch cubes of pineapple
- 24 zucchini slices, ½-inch thick
- 2 red bell peppers , cut into 24 1-inch squares
- 24 3-layer sections of red onion wedges
- 24 cherry tomatoes
Instructions
GLAZE
- 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.)
SKEWERS
- 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!
Notes
* Bamboo skewers can be used instead of metal. Soak them in water 1 hour before assembling, otherwise they'll burn.
*Skewers can be assembled 1 day ahead of cooking.
*To make skewers in the oven, preheat to 425 degrees F and roast 12-15 minutes turning halfway through cooking time.
* See Recipe Tips and Variations in the post.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 kabob | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 23mg