Kielbasa Chicken Kabobs Recipes

KIELBASA CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine first 7 ingredients. Remove 1/2 cup for basting, cover and refrigerate. Divide remaining marinade between 2 large resealable plastic bags. Add chicken to 1 bag; add kielbasa, pineapple and vegetables to the other bag. Seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• On 16 metal or soaked wooden skewers thread all the meat, pineapple and veggies.
• Using long handles tongs, dip a paper towel in cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from heat for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning frequently and basting with reserved marinade.

MIDDLE EASTERN-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up. Thread the chicken onto metal skewers, folding if the pieces are long and thin, alternating with the red onions. Be sure not to cram the skewers. (Note: You'll need between 6-8 skewers.) Place the kabobs on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the marinade all over the meat, coating well. Cover and refrigerate at least eight hours or overnight.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. To grease the grill, lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over the grates several times until glossy and coated. Grill the chicken kabobs until golden brown and cooked through, turning the skewers occasionally, 13 to 15 minutes. (The yogurt marinade makes these kabobs prone to sticking to the grill grates; if necessary, use a metal BBQ spatula to scrape underneath the kabobs and release them.) Transfer the kabobs to a platter and serve.
• Note: I've specified boneless skinless chicken thighs for this recipe; they're juicier and more flavorful than chicken breasts, and they work better in this type of yogurt and lemon-based marinade. They're also much easier to cook without drying out.

CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• If using wooden skewers, soak them in a dish of warm water for at least 20 minutes.
• Combine the chicken marinade ingredients in a zip-top bag or dish: olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning and black pepper. Squish to mix in the bag or whisk if using a dish.
• Add the chicken pieces to the marinade. Make sure that all of the chicken is coated with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
• Place the zucchini rounds and chopped bell peppers in a baking dish or bowl. Drizzle with the 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss gently to coat. Add the onion to the bowl last and mix in very gently so that the onion layers stay together as best as possible.
• Put the chicken and vegetables on the skewers, dividing evenly between the 8 skewers and arranging the vegetable pieces in between the chicken pieces. Aim to put about 3 chicken pieces and 2-3 pieces of each vegetable per skewer. Discard all of the used marinade that held the chicken.
• Grill over medium heat for 12-18 minutes, turning every few minutes to cook all sides evenly. Kabobs are done when chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165° F.

KIELBASA KABOBS FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• 1. Make these the day before you plan on cooking them.
• 2. It is recommended to soak skewers a few hours before assembling kabobs, so they don't catch fire on grill. I never do because I have them full & this never happens.
• 3. Layer meat, then pineapple, then mushroom, then bell pepper, then onion, in that order on skewer. Repeat until skewer is full, pushing them tightly together as you go. Begin & end with your meat of choice.
• 4. Place in a large plastic container that has a tight fitting lid.
• 5. Pour the soy sauce, mixed with 1/2 cup of the pineapple juice & brown sugar over them. Put lid on & gently invert them. Do this for a minute or so, until well coated.
• 6. Place in fridge overnight, inverting every so often.
• 7. When ready to cook, preheat grill to around 350°. Spray with cooking spray.
• 8. Lay the kabobs on grill & brush with the marinade. Sprinkle on the seasons.
• 9. Close the lid on grill.
• 10. Turn the kabobs after about 10 minutes. Brush again & season again. Finish cooking with lid closed, another 5-10 minutes.

GRILLED KIELBASA KEBABS

Steps:

• Preheat grill or broiler to high.
• Thread 8 12-inch skewers, alternating sausage and vegetables.
• Combine oil, mustard, lemon juice and soy sauce in a jar. Season w/salt and pepper. Secure lid and shake to blend thoroughly.
• Place skewers on grill rack and brush w/half the sauce. Cook 6 minutes, turn and brush w/remaining sauce.
• Cook until browned, about 4 minutes.

SWEET AND SOUR KIELBASA KABOBS

Steps:

• In small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, apple juice, cider vinegar and orange peel; blend well.
• Cook over medium heat until it boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
• Thread skewers with kielbasa, bell peppers, onions, and pineapples.
• When ready to barbeque, place kabobs on preheated grill.
• Cook 4 minutes.
• Brush with glaze, turn and glaze again.
• Cook 3-5 minutes or until hot and browned.
• Serve with any remaining glaze.

KIELBASA KABOBS

Steps:

• If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
• Cut kielbasa at an angle into 48 chunks, about 1 inch each. On each skewer, thread 4 chunks of sausage; place in pan.
• In small bowl, mix preserves and orange juice with fork; brush glaze over kabobs. Turn kabobs over; brush other side.
• Bake about 45 minutes or until kielbasa is browned.