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Six Grilled Skewer Recipes from Around the Globe to Enjoy All Summer Long!

By Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine | Updated on June 3, 2024

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Six easy and delicious skewer recipes to make and enjoy all summer long! You can prep them ahead of time for easy entertaining.

Grilled Skewers are delicious and wonderful for easy entertaining. You can prep them ahead of time and grill them when it's time for dinner. They work well with chicken or beef and you can customize them with all types of flavors.

We've rounded up some of our favorites today. These recipes include lots of tips and tricks to ensure moist and juicy meat, never dried out from the grill. Add these to your summer menus and expect rave reviews!

Vertical overhead picture of Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken on a platter with pita bread and sauces

Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken with Toum (Shish Taouk)

This super tender, super juicy, Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken with Toum (a delicious Lebanese garlic spread) and roasted cherry tomatoes is one of those fabulous meals you'll find yourself craving again and again!

Vertical overhead picture of Peruvian Chicken Skewers with green sauce

Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers

Juicy, tender grilled chicken, bursting with vibrant flavor. These Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers are a delicious fusion of South American and Asian cuisines!

Vertical picture of Barbecued Chicken Skewers on a white platter

Bacon Bourbon Barbecued Chicken Skewers

These Barbecued Chicken Skewers are beyond delicious, with tender chunks of spice-rubbed chicken breast, smoky bacon and crisp red onion. They're grilled to perfection, then charred with a super easy Bourbon Barbecue Sauce. 

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Grilled Lemongrass Beef Skewers

Looking for a crowd pleaser? Throw together the marinade for these Lemongrass Beef Skewers early in the day and dinner will be super easy - and super delicious!

Asian Grilled Chicken Veggie Skewers

These delicious, Asian Grilled Chicken Veggie Skewers employ a secret shortcut to make the recipe SO easy! They're sweet, sticky and have a bit of heat. Make them for rave reviews!

Overhead picture of Lemon, Rosemary and Garlic Chicken Skewers on a white plate with lemons and herbs

Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary Chicken Skewers

Everyone loves these moist, super delicious Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary Chicken Skewers. They're great for entertaining, as all of the prep can be done ahead!

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Genesis 16:13

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  1. Thank you so much for your recipes. I love them and have tried many of them , so fun! My family has been blessed by them. Also I so appreciate your Words at the end of your posts with the song that your listening to. Nicole Mullen song The God Who Sees is so on point from a challenging time I needed to know that I was seen by God and loved. Changed my life to live again !
    Thank you and be blessed!