Sweet Spicy Ginger Kabobs Recipes

SWEET-AND-SOUR SHISH KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag, combine 1/4 cup of the apricot preserves, the tamari, chili paste and sesame oil. Add the diced chicken and toss to combine. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
• Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Thread each skewer in the following order: pepper, chicken, pineapple, chicken, pepper, chicken, pineapple. Repeat until all the chicken is used; reserve the marinade in the bag.
• Drizzle the skewers with the olive oil and place them in the hot grill pan. Cook, rotating often, until the chicken is cooked through and edges of the pineapple are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the reserved marinade and the remaining 2 tablespoons apricot preserves in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Baste the skewers with this mixture 2 or 3 times during cooking.

SWEET-AND-SPICY BEEF KEBABS

Steps:

• Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, Sriracha and garlic in a large bowl. Add the beef and onion and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Thread the beef, onion and scallions onto eight 10-inch skewers and brush with more oil. Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, until marked, about 7 minutes for medium rare.

SWEET AND SPICY BEEF KEBABS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, chili sauce, garlic, and cayenne pepper.
• Add the onions, peppers, and beef to the marinade and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours; stirring occasionally.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Thread beef, vegetables and pineapple onto 4 1/2-inch, metal skewers.
• Place kebabs on grill and cook, turning occasionally for about 7-8 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 130°- 135°F for medium rare.

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• To prepare the marinade:.
• Mix all of the marinade ingredients together. Pour into a large plastic storage bag. Add the chicken and place into the fridge to marinate for at least 3 hours, overnight is ideal.
• To prepare the kabobs:.
• When you're ready to prepare the kabobs, remove the chicken from the marinade. Alternate the peppers, chicken, pineapple and onion chunks onto the skewers. Season everything lightly with salt and pepper. Oil the grill grates and heat the grill to medium-high heat. Cook the kabobs rotating as needed so they will cook evenly. About 4 minutes on all sides. You want the kabobs to char, but, not burn. A few minutes before removing from the grill, reduce the heat to medium and begin to baste the kabobs with the glaze until they are lightly charred It will take the kabobs around 16-18 minutes {maybe less} in total cooking time depending on the size of the chicken pieces.
• Warm the glaze slightly in the microwave just until the jelly has melted so it will be easier to brush onto the kabobs. Using a pastry brush baste the kabobs with the glaze at the end of grilling.
• Serve hot over rice pilaf.

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH SWEET & SPICY MARMALADE

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; cut lengthwise into 1-in.-wide strips. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight., In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add jalapeno; cook and stir until tender. Add ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat; stir in marmalade, lime juice, orange juice concentrate and salt., Preheat broiler. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken strips, weaving back and forth, onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 6 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with sauce.

SWEET STEAK KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine all marinade ingredients and pour over steak cubes.
• Marinate in the refrigerator at least 8 hours.
• On skewers, alternate steak with vegetables and pineapple.
• Grill on high for 10-15 minutes, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

SWEET AND SPICY BACON KEBABS WITH SCALLION-GINGER RELISH

Steps:

• Make the relish:
• Toss scallions, chile, lime juice, oil, ginger, and brown sugar in a medium bowl to combine; season with salt.
• Make the bacon kebabs:
• Prepare a grill for medium-high, indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off). Oil grates. Combine honey, sambal oelek, vinegar, and Sriracha in a small bowl; set glaze aside.
• Thread bacon onto 6-8 skewers, folding back and forth in accordion style, and grill over indirect heat, turning every minute or so, until browned and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Baste with reserved glaze, turning every 30 seconds or so, until lacquered and slightly sticky, about 3 minutes (move to an even cooler spot if needed to keep glaze from scorching). Serve bacon with relish and lime wedges.
• Do Ahead
• Glaze can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP AND CHOURICO KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix Thai chile sauce, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl. Add shrimp, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place 5 shrimp and 2 pieces of sausage onto each skewer.
• Cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

SWEET GINGER RIBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients until blended. In a small container, reserve 1 cup marinade for basting. Divide ribs and the remaining marinade between 2 large resealable plastic bags; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate ribs and reserved marinade overnight., Remove ribs, discarding remaining marinade from bags. Grill ribs, covered, over indirect medium heat 1-1/2-2 hours or until tender, basting occasionally with reserved marinade during the last half hour.