The Best Grilled Kabob Recipes!

These Kabob recipes are perfect for a grilled dinner! They are sure to be a family favorite, and there are so many different ways to make them. You can be a grilling year-round family or a seasonal grilling family. There is no wrong time to make them, but it’s even better in the summertime. Plus, food is so much better on a stick!

Every year, the kids are always asking for kabobs, and sometimes you can get them to try a new vegetable. Don’t ask me why, but sometimes they will eat vegetables if they are on a stick; who knew??  Even if I try to follow the same recipe, I have yet to achieve the same flavor every time.

*Pro Mom tip- Make them up with the kid’s favorite combinations or vegetable preferences so they get what they want and you don’t have to fight them on eating their dinner. 

Kabob Recipes

Grilled Steak Kabobs– Use diced steak and summer vegetables to make this dinner—simple seasonings with apple juice and orange juice to make a sweet marinade. Get the recipe -> here!

Grilled Teriyaki Steak Kabobs– Diced steak with summer veggies goes perfectly with a simple teriyaki marinade. These turn out tender and amazing.  Get the recipe -> here!

Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers– Use garlic and butter to coat these shrimp skewers to make an easy add-on to surf and turf or a meal in and of itself.  Get the recipe -> here!

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs– Use chicken breasts with summer vegetables and a teriyaki marinade to make this easy grilled dinner. Get the recipe -> here!

Easy Grilled Teriyaki Pork Kabobs– Pork tenderloin goes on sale often and is perfect for dicing up to use on these kabobs. Use summer or favorite vegetables to make these with a teriyaki marinade to season and tenderize. Get the recipe -> here!

Ranch Steak Kabobs – Steak with new potatoes and cherry tomatoes make for amazing kabobs on the grill. Get the recipe -> here!

Greek Grilled Chicken-Juicy, flavorful Greek Grilled Chicken Skewers are marinated in a yogurt-based marinade with lemon, garlic, and Greek seasoning. Get the recipe -> here!

Supplies for Making Kabobs

Skewers For Kabobs– If you make kabobs often, I recommend getting metal kabobs. I use these every time we make kabobs as well as wooden ones. If using wooden kabobs, remember to soak them n water or juice so they don’t catch fire on the grill. I tend to use a combination of wood and metal skewers.

Knife– Using a good knife to cut cup your meat and vegetables for the kabobs will make the prep work easier to do for the kabobs.

Casserole pan– When we assemble our kabobs, I stack them into the casserole pan and use the pan to carry the kabobs out to the grill. The pan will also hold marinades and seasoning from the kabobs to contain the mess.

Silicone Tongs– You must flip the kabobs on the grill as it cooks. I prefer to use Silicone Tongs over metal ones, I miss the clicks, but I feel that the silicone tongs get a grip on the food.

Meat To Use To Make Kabobs

Any of the meat you use must be trimmed off the bone or be boneless and skinless. The meat must be cut into 1-inch cubes to slide onto the skewers. 

• Chicken– I like to use boneless skinless chicken breasts for my kabobs, but boneless chicken thighs.  It comes down to personal preference as to what to use. 
• Pork– Cut pork tenderloin into about 1-inch cuts; you can also buy flavored or plain pork tenderloin. 
• Steak– I use petite sirloin steak, but you can also use flat iron steak, strip steak, or tenderloin.

Vegetables To Use On Kabobs:

For the larger vegetables, the pieces will need to be about an inch just like the meat that is being put on the kabobs.

• Zucchini
• Red Onion
• Yellow Onion
• Green Pepper
• Red Pepper
• Orange Pepper
• Red Pepper
• Cherry Tomato
• Cremini Mushroom
• Mini Portabella Mushrooms
• Whole White Mushrooms
• Pineapple

How To Tell Kabobs Are Done

Your meat will take the longest to cook. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the meat is cooked.

• Chicken is at least 165 degrees
• Pork is at least 145 degrees
• Steak is at least 145 degrees, or 130-135 degrees if you prefer medium rare.

What Sides Go With Kabobs

Seriously, there is no such thing as the wrong side dish to serve with these masterpieces on a stick! Grilled Fruits and Vegetables are perfect as well! (See my post -> here)

Grandma’s Potato Salad-Just like grandma used to make and so easy to make at home! Homemade is always better than store-bought.  See the Recipe -> here!

Bacon Pasta Ranch Pasta Salad– Bacon and ranch combine to make this amazing pasta salad!  The homemade ranch sauce adds fantastic flavor to this dish.  See the Recipe -> here!

Grilled Corn On The Cob In Foil– Grill corn on the cob for the crowd-pleasing side dish! This is easy to do and perfect for any gathering.  See the Recipe -> here!

Cowboy Caviar– This light side dish is made of beans and is easy to make the night before. Pro tip it tastes better when allowed to sit in the fridge overnight. See the Recipe -> here!

What are your favorite kabob ingredients and combinations?