Citrus Chicken Kabobs Food

LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS (KABOBS)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup for basting.
• Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat.
• Pour the remaining marinade into another large resealable plastic bag; add the zucchini, onions and tomatoes. Seal bag and turn to coat.
• Refrigerate chicken and vegetables for up to 4 hours or overnight.
• Drain and discard marinade.
• Alternately thread chicken and vegetables onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
• Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts into small, bite sized pieces, about 1 1/2 inches. Place chicken breast pieces in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Pour in lemon juice, olive oil, lemon pepper, basil, oregano, and salt. Shake it a bit so all the chicken tenders get covered.
• Let marinate in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Thread your chicken pieces onto skewers, metal or wooden. If using wooden, be sure to soak them in water during the marinating time so they don't burn on the grill.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat.
• Grill your chicken on a well oiled grate, about ten minutes, until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, flipping every few minutes so that all sides receive grill marks. Serve immediately.

BUILD-YOUR-OWN SHISH KABOBS

Steps:

• If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 1 hour to retard charring.
• Whisk together all of the Dijon-rosemary steak ingredients (except the steak) in a bowl. Toss the steak in the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Whisk together all of the citrus-tarragon chicken ingredients (except the chicken) in a bowl. Toss the chicken in the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Whisk together all of the lemon garlic shrimp ingredients (except the shrimp) in a bowl. Toss the shrimp in the mixture until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces.
• Puree balsamic basting vinaigrette ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds.
• Place meats, shrimp, and veggies in individual bowls and set out buffet style. Instruct your guests to skewer their own kabobs and baste veggies with balsamic vinaigrette.
• Grill kabobs directly over heat source for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning 1/4 rotation every 2 to 3 minutes, or until the meat and/or fish is cooked throughout.

CITRUS CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. , Cut each orange into eight wedges. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken, vegetables and oranges. In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill kabobs, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10-14 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning and basting frequently with glaze.

CITRUS-TARRAGON CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Whisk together all the marinade ingredients (except chicken) in a bowl. Toss the chicken in the marinade mixture until it is evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but not more than 8 hours. Drain marinade and reserve.
• Place chicken and vegetables in individual bowls and set out buffet style. Have each person build their own kabobs.
• Grill kabobs over medium high heat for 10-15 minutes, turning about every 2-3 minutes or until chicken is done, basting with reserved marinade often.

SPICY LEMON CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, wine, pepper flakes and rosemary. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate up to 3 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken onto 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until no longer pink, turning once, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, place lemons on grill, cut side down. Grill until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Squeeze lemon halves over chicken. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with chives.

SPICY LEMON CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, wine, pepper flakes and rosemary. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate up to 3 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken onto 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until no longer pink, turning once, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, place lemons on grill, cut side down. Grill until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Squeeze lemon halves over chicken. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with chives.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN SHISH KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix all of the ingredients except for the chicken in a large bowl.
• Chop the chicken into 1" squares.
• Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat.
• Cover the chicken and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, and up to 24 hours.
• Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Pre-heat the grill to medium high (or turn on the broiler if you are going to cook them in the oven).
• Thread the chicken on to skewers.
• Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink inside, turning every 3 to 4 minutes.