Our Favorite Skewers and Kabobs
Everyone LOVES food-on-a-stick! These are fun, simple, creative, and flexible. Plus, they’re perfect for a weekend BBQ. There is just something so exciting about enjoying delicious food outdoors in the summer weather.
Kabobs and skewers cook really well on both indoor and outdoor grills, and they are so fun to make for parties. I mean, what’s easier to eat while walking around and socializing?
If you have any get-togethers coming up, plan to break out the BBQ, or just want to have fun with dinner this week, check out this list of our 20 favorite kabobs and skewers!
1. Hawaiian-InspiredChicken Kabobs
Want to feel like you’re on a tropical vacation?
Try these sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy kabobs, a true summer treat that’s incredibly easy to make. With a blend of low-sugar ketchup, coconut aminos, pineapple juice, and hot sauce, they’re packed with flavor!
2. Watermelon + Feta + Mint Skewers
These pretty lil’ things are fun, tasty, and super simple to make for your summertime parties and BBQs. Plus, they’re incredibly refreshing and hydrating, which is perfect for these hotter months!
3. Grilled Chicken Skewers + Homemade Tzatziki
The tzatziki sauce perfectly compliments the grilled chicken here! You could pair that dip with several recipes on this list, and everyone will be happy. After you make this, I’m sure it’ll become a staple in your house for the next few months!
4. Pesto Chicken Kabobs
I highly suggest making your own pesto and maybe making extra to save for future recipes because it’s just SO good and brightens up any meal!
5. Rainbow Fruit Skewers
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, then you should definitely try making these skewers! Make it a fun and memorable activity by inviting the kids to help you put them together – you can also use this as a chance to teach them the importance of eating nutritional foods.
6. Fajita Steak Skewers
Healthy, tasty, and creative, take this idea and make it your own! It stays good in the fridge for 4-5 days, so consider doubling the recipe so you have lunches prepped and ready to go for the rest of the week.
7. Grilled Shrimp + Pineapple Kabobs
Lightly grilling fresh fruit caramelizes the natural sugars and brings out the sweet flavor of the fruit!
Plus, pineapples have several health benefits thanks to their high vitamin C and manganese content. They also add to your daily value of vitamin B6, copper, thiamin, folate, potassium, magnesium, niacin, riboflavin, and iron.
8. Chicken + Cheese Mini Skewers
Here’s a cold lunchbox idea perfect for the back-to-school season. They tuck easily in backpacks and stay good for a few hours until lunchtime. For more lunchbox ideas, check out this post!
9. Cobb Salad Skewers
Need a party food idea? Look no further than these cob salads on a stick!
Make a bunch, then set them out on a large serving tray with a big bowl of ice underneath. You’ll receive lots of compliments, and you’ll actually get to enjoy your friends since the work is already done.
10. Banana Split Kabobs
Fun, tasty, and easy to make, these will be a BIG hit at parties for their creative simplicity and they’re Clean Eating Approved.
They’re also a family favorite, so you can make them for dessert or an after-school treat!
11. Greek Salad Skewers
Why not put a salad on a stick? It’s so much fun! These lil’ guys are impressive, yet so simple, the best kind of appetizers!
They’re great for a quick and easy appetizer or snack and are totally customizable, so you can switch out the ingredients to fit your preferences.
12. Pork Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
If you’re a pork fan, then you’ll definitely want to save this one. It’s BURSTING with delicious flavors, and the fresh summer veggies will brighten up your evening meal, making dinner feel like a party!
13. Grilled Chicken + Mango Skewers
Not only do mangos bring a sweet and exotic flavor to the table, but they also contain a surprisingly long list of vitamins and minerals, as well as good-for-you antioxidants and plant compounds.
Mangos help boost your immune system, promote healthy heart function, support your vision, and help keep your hair and skin healthy!
14. Greek Salad Party Skewers
These Greek Salad Party Skewers are colorful, vibrant, and packed with fresh Summertime flavors and textures, featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, yellow pepper, crumbly feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.
Get together with your friends and family and skewer your way to a Greek-inspired party!
15. Mini Caprese Skewers
These mini caprese kabobs are quick and easy to make and are fantastic for weekend get-togethers or parties. But keep in mind that they will disappear quickly, so you may want to make extra!
16. Antipasto Party Skewers
Traditional antipasto presentations are generally very colorful and boast many diverse items to get people excited about the meal. Also, artichokes are loaded with nutrients like fiber, vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants and might help lower LDL cholesterol levels and boost the body’s immune system.
17. Summer Veggie + Marinated Chicken Kabobs
Here’s a wonderful combo to make using all those homegrown veggies and summer squash. The chicken marinade is super easy and makes these kabobs so darn tasty.
18. Mini Lemon-Blueberry Pancake Skewers
These pancakes are SIMPLE (just throw everything in a blender!), crazy easy to assemble, full of antioxidants, and downright delicious, thanks to the lemon juice and lemon zest combo. The delightful flavor compliments the fresh blueberries so well!
19. Flavorful Marinated Mushroom Kabobs
Mushrooms are a fantastic source of nutrients such as selenium, vitamin D, and vitamin B6 that help maintain a healthy immune system. They’re also a natural anti-inflammatory that can help fight inflammation.
20. Watermelon + Basil + Mozzarella Skewers
In addition to being hydrating, watermelons contain many nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A and C, all of which are known to promote good heart health. Read all about watermelons here and check out some more delicious recipes.
There you have it! Everything from an amazing fajita skewer to grilled chicken kabobs to fruit salads on a stick. Whatever you like, I hope you find a new favorite recipe from this list.
Let me know which ones you try and what you think in the comments below!
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