Cuban Chicken And Sausage Skewers Food

CHICKEN SAUSAGE SKEWERS

Steps:

• For the marinade: Whisk the oil, parsley, chives, soy sauce, garlic, lemon zest and pepper in a medium bowl.
• For the skewers: Alternating the vegetables and meat, thread 3 pieces each of sausage, zucchini and lemon, and 2 pieces each of fennel and bell pepper onto each skewer. Pour or brush the marinade over the skewers. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until ready to grill.
• Preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Oil the grill with vegetable oil. Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until the sausage is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Arrange on a platter and serve.

SAUSAGE & CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine first five ingredients; add chicken and sausage. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 1 hour. , Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high 6-8 minutes or until almost tender, stirring twice. , Drain and discard marinade. On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken, potatoes, sausage and pineapple. Grill, covered, over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, turning frequently. Serve with ranch dressing.

GRILLED CHICKEN, BEEF & SAUSAGE KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Place bacon slices in single layer on paper towel-covered microwaveable plate; cover with second paper towel. Microwave on HIGH 3 min. or until partially cooked. (Bacon should be slightly limp.) Drain bacon; cool.
• Meanwhile, toss steak strips with 1 Tbsp. Dry Rub. Starting at one short end, tightly roll up each steak strip into pinwheel. Thread onto skewers.
• Place 1 bacon slice over each chicken strip; thread onto additional skewers. Thread sausage onto additional skewers.
• Grill skewers 8 to 12 min. or until done, turning occasionally and removing from grill when done. (Beef skewers should be done first.)
• Meanwhile, mix mayo, 2/3 of the garlic and remaining Dry Rub in small bowl until blended. Combine beans, dressing, onions, parsley and remaining garlic in separate bowl.
• Serve meat with mayo mixture, bean mixture and orange wedges.

CUBAN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE SKEWERS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a small pot over medium heat until just hot, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until light golden, about 30 seconds. Remove pot from heat and add orange juice, 1/4 cup cilantro, lime juice, 1 tsp. salt, cumin, pepper and chile. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Divide half the mixture between 2 small bowls and reserve. Pour remaining mixture over chicken in a large bowl and toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour, or overnight. 2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes. Drain chicken (discarding marinade) and thread onto skewers, alternating pieces with sausage, tomatoes, and zucchini. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally and basting with one of the bowls of reserved sauce, until chicken is cooked , about 10 minutes. Transfer to platter and drizzle second reserved bowl of sauce over skewers. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cilantro over top.