Best Cantaloupe Chicken Skewers Recipes

GRILLED CANTALOUPE AND PROSCIUTTO SKEWERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F) and lightly oil grates. Wrap 12 cantaloupe cubes each with 1 mint leaf, then with 1 prosciutto piece. Thread 1 wrapped cantaloupe cube, 1 unwrapped cantaloupe cube, 1 Halloumi cube, and 1 bread cube onto each of 24 (8 inch) presoaked skewers (add more pieces to larger skewers). Brush with oil.
• Place skewers on grill grates. Grill, uncovered, flipping once, until grill marks appear on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer skewers to a platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with torn mint.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• FOR THE CHICKEN: Slice the chicken breasts across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick strips (you should have about 30 strips). In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the brown sugar, cilantro, chipotle, adobo sauce, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the flavors meld, about 30 minutes. (The chicken, covered, can be refrigerated for up to 1 day before cooking.).
• FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE: In a bowl, stir all the ingredients together. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature until the flavors meld, about 30 minutes. (The dipping sauce can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Season with additional lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste before serving.).
• Meanwhile, adjust an oven rack to the top position and heat the broiler. Line a broiler pan bottom with foil and top with a slotted broiler pan top; spray the broiler pan top with nonstick cooking spray. Weave each piece of chicken onto individual bamboo skewers; lay half of the skewers on the broiler pan top and cover the skewer ends with foil, making sure not to cover the chicken. Broil until the meat is lightly browned and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes, flipping the skewers over halfway through. Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and serve immediately with half the dipping sauce. Repeat, broiling the remaining skewers and serving with the remaining dipping sauce.

CHICKEN SEKUWA (CLASSIC NEPALI CHICKEN SKEWERS)

Steps:

• In a blender, process all marinating ingredients into a smooth paste.
• Marinate chicken cubes in marinade for overnight in the refrigerator.
• Pat dry marinated chicken pieces and thread on with soaked bamboo skewers.
• Grill to the desired doneness, frequently turning and basting with the melted butter.
• Serve hot with rice pilaf and stir-fried vegetables, accompanied by tomato achar.

SHRIMP, CANTALOUPE KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, brown sugar, white pepper, garlic, fresh oregano, & parsley ingredients in shallow dish.
• Add shrimp and toss. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
• Cook onions in boiling water to cover 4 to 5 minutes or just until crisp tender and drain. Put on skewers alternating vegetables, cantaloupe and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper.
• Discard marinade.
• Grill 4 to 5 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side.