Citrus Tarragon Chicken Kabobs Recipes

CITRUS TARRAGON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Salt and pepper chicken to taste.
• Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well.
• Pour mixtrue over chicken, cover and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours or overnight.
• Drain chicken and discard marinade.
• Grill (or broil) chicken until fully cooked.
• Preparation time does not include marinate time.

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.

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.

HONEY-CITRUS CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, lemon juice, honey and garlic. Pour 1-1/4 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and peppers. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade.