Barbecue skewers are the life of any grill party — juicy, charred, and bursting with flavor. You can mix and match proteins, veggies, and marinades for a mouthwatering combo that’s super customizable. Here’s a go-to recipe for Tasty and Delicious Barbecue Skewers that you’ll keep coming back to:
Tasty and Delicious Barbecue Skewers (Kebabs)
Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 20 min | Marinate: 1–4 hrs | Grill Time: 10–15 min
Ingredients
For the Skewers:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, beef sirloin, shrimp, or tofu — cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 zucchini or squash, thickly sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- Cherry tomatoes (optional)
- Wooden or metal skewers (soaked if wooden)
For the Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp barbecue sauce (your fave kind!)
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 tsp chili flakes or hot sauce for a kick
- Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime