Barbecue Shish Kabobs Recipe

Name: Barbecue Shish Kabobs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 1 block (14 ounce) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 large bell peppers (e.g., 1 red, 1 green), cut into 1-inch pieces; 8 ounces whole button mushrooms; 3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained; 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water; 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 large zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces

Fun, easy, and delicious BBQ shish kabobs perfect for a family cookout or kids' cooking class! This recipe minimizes cleanup, making it a breeze. Get ready for juicy, flavorful skewers that everyone will love.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 75 mins

Calories 270.4 kcal

Protein 69g

Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Shish Kabobs

1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 block (14 ounce) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 large bell peppers (e.g., 1 red, 1 green), cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces whole button mushrooms
3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces

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How to Make Barbecue Shish Kabobs

Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
While the chicken marinates, prepare the vegetables. Cut the bell peppers, onions, and zucchini into 1-inch pieces.
Thread the marinated chicken and vegetables onto skewers, alternating ingredients. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at 30 minutes before using to prevent burning.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Place the shish kabobs on the preheated grill and cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

Carbs

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