Cuban Chicken And Sausage Skewers Recipes

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-AND-PEPPER SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak eight 8-inch skewers in water, at least 15 minutes. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Prepare the couscous as the label directs.
• Meanwhile, toss the bell peppers, sausage, onion and tomatoes in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Thread onto the skewers, alternating the sausage and vegetables. Grill, turning, until the vegetables are slightly softened and the sausage begins to brown, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, puree the parsley, cilantro and scallions in a blender with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the vinegar and 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper. Brush the skewers with some of the pesto and continue to cook, turning, until the tomatoes are tender and the sausage is charred, 6 to 7 more minutes.
• Toss the couscous with half of the remaining pesto and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the skewers and the remaining pesto, for dipping.
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CUBAN CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place chicken tenders between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet until flattened out. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add enough mojo marinade to cover the chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or up to overnight.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken tenders from the marinade, drain, and place in the skillet. Cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate.
• Add sliced onions to the same skillet, adding a bit more oil if necessary, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
• Cut Cuban bread into 4 rolls. Slice each in half lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Cover the bottom and the top of each roll with yellow mustard. Assemble the sandwich by placing pickle slices on the bottom, followed by chicken, Swiss cheese, and onion. Cut each sandwich in half at an angle, and serve.

WW 3 POINTS - CUBAN CHICKEN SKEWERS (MIX AND MATCH RECIPE)

Steps:

• Combine orange and lemon juices, oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and oregano in a resealable plastic food storage bag.
• Add chicken and peppers; seal bag and turn to coat.
• Place bag on a plate on the bottom shelf in refrigerator and marinate for 2 to 8 hours.
• Preheat grill or grill pan.
• Thread chicken and pepper halves onto 8 metal or wooden skewers, using 4 pieces of chicken and 3 pieces of pepper per skewer; coat with cooking spray. (Note: If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water 30 minutes before use to prevent charring.).
• Grill skewers, turning often, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 6 to 8 minutes; serve immediately.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Yields 1 skewer per serving.

THE BEST CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE KEBABS EVER!

Steps:

• Cut the chicken and sausage into thick pieces of roughly equal size and place in a large ziploc bag.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the remaining ingredients for the marinade. Pour the marinade into the ziploc bag with the meat, seal and distribute so all of the meat is covered with marinade. Let sit for a minimum of two hours or up to eight.
• When finished marinating, skewer the meat onto metal or wooden skewers, alternating two pieces of sausage, then two pieces of chicken.
• Grill for 20 minutes or until done, turning the kebabs once halfway during cooking.
• Serve on a platter, and take the meat off the skewers at the table. It makes a nice presentation.

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.

CUBAN SMOKED SAUSAGE WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Slice sausage lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch slices.
• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown sausage about 5 minutes. Stir in onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and juices, tomato sauce, and sherry. Season with oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic powder, and adobo seasoning. Simmer, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes (1 hour or more is preferable).

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PROVOLONE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut onion and peppers into 1-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, oil, pepper and salt; toss to coat. On 16 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread sausage and vegetables., Grill, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is heated through and vegetables are tender, turning occasionally. Remove kabobs from grill; thread one cheese cube onto each kabob.

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix dressing, sage and garlic. Reserve 1/3 cup dressing mixture. Pour remaining dressing mixture over chicken in shallow dish; turn to coat both sides of each piece. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken alternately onto skewers with sausage and onions.
• Grill 12 to 14 min. or until chicken and sausage are done (165ºF), turning occasionally and brushing with the reserved dressing mixture.

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.