Southwestern Skewers Recipes

CHICKEN & VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine chicken and vegetables. Drizzle with 1/3 cup dressing and toss to coat. Alternately thread chicken and vegetables onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until chicken is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with remaining dressing during the last 3 minutes.

SURF AND TURF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Cut the steak and lobster tail meat into 1-inch chunks. Alternating between steak and lobster, skewer the meat onto four 12-inch skewers (about 4 pieces of steak and 3 pieces of lobster on each skewer); set aside.
• To make the spice rub, mix together the salt, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper and thyme in a small bowl.
• Drizzle or brush the skewers with the olive oil. Lightly sprinkle the skewers with the spice rub.
• Grill the skewers, brushing them with the melted butter and turning about every minute, until the lobster is cooked through and the steak is rare, 4 to 5 minutes total. Allow to rest for 5 to 7 minutes before enjoying.

SPICY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix garlic pepper and oil. Cut each ear of corn into 3 pieces. Thread chicken, corn and bell peppers alternately on each of six 10- to 12-inch metal skewers, leaving space between each piece. Brush kabobs with oil mixture.
• Cover and grill kabobs 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• Mix dressing and chili. Serve with kabobs.

SOUTHWESTERN LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• To prepare marinade, heat olive oil and saute garlic and add the remaining ingredients and cook until thoroughly heated.
• Place lamb cubes in marinade and refrigerate, covered 8 hours or overnight. When ready to make, reserve marinade.
• Prepare the vegetables on 16 skewers (soaked 20 minutes in water so they won't burn) by alernating 3 cubes of lamb, 2 cubes of red and yellow peppers, 2 cubes of squash and one small green chili pepper. Baste with the remaining marinade.
• Broil or grill 12-14 minutes, turning frequently.

SOUTHWESTERN PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-hot.
• Toss pork cubes with seasoning in resealable plastic bag until pork is evenly coated.
• Thread pork cubes, alternating with pepper and onion pieces, onto skewers.
• If using any extra ingredient chunks alternate them on the skewers also.
• Grill kabobs, turning occasionally, until pork is nicely browned and done (internal temp 155°F).
• Refrigerate leftovers.
• If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes before using.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Thread chicken onto 4 skewers alternately with vegetables.
• Grill 10 to 15 min. or until chicken is done, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, cook and stir cream cheese spread, milk and seasoning mix in saucepan on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until heated through and well blended.
• Spoon rice onto plates; top with kabobs and sauce.