Easy BBQ Skewer Party (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 -
Chicken breast, cubed
02 -
Pork loin, cubed
03 -
Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables
04 -
Bell peppers, chopped into large pieces
05 -
Zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
06 -
Mushrooms, whole
07 -
Onion, cut into chunks
08 -
Pineapple, cut into chunks
→ Marinade
09 -
Olive oil
10 -
Fresh lemon juice
11 -
Salt
12 -
Black pepper
→ To Serve
13 -
Lemon wedges
14 -
Barbecue sauce
15 -
Metal or wood skewers
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Place cubed chicken, pork loin, and shrimp in separate bowls and coat each with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
02 -
Chop bell peppers, slice zucchini into thick rounds, cut onion and pineapple into chunks, and clean mushrooms. Arrange all vegetables and fruit on platters for easy access.
03 -
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
04 -
Let guests or yourself thread marinated meats, vegetables, and pineapple onto metal or soaked wooden skewers in desired combinations.
05 -
Place assembled skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 10–15 minutes, turning halfway through, until meat is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are lightly charred.
06 -
Remove skewers from grill. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice or brush with barbecue sauce as preferred. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Notes:
01 -
Always marinate meats separately to preserve flavors and avoid cross-contamination.
02 -
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before assembling to prevent burning on the grill.