Tasty and Delicious Barbecue Skewers

Here’s a Tasty and Delicious Barbecue Skewers recipe — juicy, flavorful, and perfect for grilling season (or even broiling indoors)!

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Ingredients:

For the Skewers:

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts, beef sirloin, or shrimp

• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks

• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks

• 1 red onion, cut into chunks

• 1 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds

• 8–10 skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes)

For the Marinade:

• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the marinade:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Marinate the meat:
   Cut your chosen protein into bite-size pieces (about 1.5-inch cubes). Add to the bowl with the marinade and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.

3. Prep the vegetables:
   While the meat marinates, chop the peppers, onion, and zucchini into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.

4. Assemble the skewers:
   Thread the marinated meat and veggies alternately onto the skewers — like meat, pepper, onion, zucchini, then repeat.

5. Grill or broil:

   • Grill method: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with extra barbecue sauce, until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred.

   • Broil method: Preheat your oven’s broiler. Place skewers on a baking sheet lined with foil and broil 4–6 inches from the heat for about 8–10 minutes, turning once halfway and basting as they cook.

6. Serve:
   Remove from heat and brush with a final layer of barbecue sauce if desired. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions for a fresh touch.

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Tips:

• Mix up the proteins: Try a combo of chicken, beef, and shrimp for a party platter!

• Add fruit: Pineapple chunks are amazing on barbecue skewers — they caramelize beautifully.

• Make it spicy: Add a teaspoon of hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes to the marinade.

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Would you like a bonus “sweet and spicy” version too, maybe using mango or chili glaze?