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Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Kabobs

Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Kabobs with Sweet Sesame Glaze

Enjoy succulent Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Kabobs with Sweet Sesame Glaze, perfect for summer evenings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 kabobs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce or BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 1 medium Shallot or green onions as substitute
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh grated recommended
For the Skewers
  • 1 pound Extra-Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into cubes
  • 1 cup Pineapple cut into chunks
  • 1 medium Zucchini sliced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper cut into chunks
  • 1 medium Red Onion cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes any small tomato variety

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skewers
  • Baking Sheet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, shallot, garlic, and ginger until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Assemble the Kabobs: Thread shrimp, chicken, pineapple, zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion onto skewers in a colorful pattern. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours with a third of the glaze poured over them.
  3. Preheat the Grill: Brush the grates with vegetable oil and preheat to medium for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Grill the Skewers: Cook kabobs for about 4 minutes on one side, flip and baste with glaze, then grill for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Let kabobs rest, garnish if desired, and serve with remaining glaze for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kabobCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Soak wooden skewers for 1 hour before grilling. Ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safety. Avoid cross-contamination with marinades.

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