Feed A Party On A Budget – Weber Grill Kabobs, Side Dish and Dessert

If you’re like me, you tend to feed a crowd when you invite people over.  That can be costly and very time-consuming.  Today, we work to make it more affordable and efficient.

This delicious recipe features an entrée, side and dessert that keeps your party on budget while pleasing guests this summer.

Yield: Serve 4 People (double for 8ppl, triple for 12ppl)

Prep time: 10 Minutes

Cook time: 10-15 Minutes

Cook Temp: 450˚ F Grill Temperature

 

Ingredients

Measure   Ingredient                                                                          Prep Notes      

1 lb               Chicken, Breast, Boneless, Skinless                       cut into 2” cubes  

1 lb               Steak, Top Sirloin                                                          cut into 2” cubes  

1 ea              Pepper, Red Bell                                                             cut into 2” cubes  

1 ea              Pepper, Green Bell                                                        cut into 2” cubes  

1 ea              Onion, Red, Peeled                                                        cut into 2” cubes  

1 ea              Zucchini, Sliced                                                              cut into 1” discs

1 ea              Yellow Squash, Sliced                                                  cut into 1” discs

1 lb               Potatoes, Baby or Mini Red                                       cooked and cooled

1 lb               Chicken, Breast, Boneless, Skinless                      cut into 2” cubes  

½ cup           Dressing, Golden Italian

¼ cup           Sweet Chili Sauce                                                                        

2-4 tbsp        Rub-A-Dub, 5280 Culinary                                                           

Dessert Kabobs                

1 ea              Pineapple, Fresh, Peeled                                          cut into 2” cubes

1 ea              Angel Food Cake or Pound Cake                             cut into wedges

1 ea              Whipped Cream, Canned or Fresh                                    

 

Preparation Directions:

Clean and sanitize all cutting boards and prep surfaces prior to use

Read all manufacturer’s instructions before using grills and any cooking tools

Clean Weber grill before use – clean grill grates and wipe down with damp towel

Ignite grill and adjust temp to 450˚ F

While grill is heating up – prep skewers as follows

Cut chicken breast into 2” cubes

Place into a mixing bowl

Add Italian dressing, sweet chili sauce and 1 tbsp Rub-A-Dub

Mix well

Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to “soak”

Cut top sirloin steak into 2” cubes

Cut vegetables as shown above and reserve for skewering time

Using the Weber Metal Skewers or grill mark metal skewers

Skewer the chicken pieces being careful not to pack them on tightly

Skewer the steak pieces being careful not to pack them on tightly

Season the steak skewers as desired

Prep the vegetables and potatoes as shown above

Skewer the vegetables as shown in video, spray with cooking spray and season

Place onto a cooking sheet and bring to grill

Open the grill and carefully add the chicken skewers and beef over the hottest part, watch for any signs of flare ups

Using a long pair of tongs, rotate the chicken after 3-4 minutes and ADD the vegetable skewers

Continue to cook with the lid closed and check temp.  desired temp is 165˚ F

While chicken, steak and vegetable skewers are cooking skewer and season the pineapple skewers

Remove the chicken, steak and vegetable skewers using heat gloves and bring into kitchen

Once the chicken, steak and vegetable kabobs are done ADD the pineapple skewers to the vegetable side

Once cooked to your desired doneness, remove from the grill and bring into kitchen

Carefully remove the chicken and steak from the skewers using heat proof gloves and place onto a platter for serving

Carefully remove the pineapple rom the skewers using heat proof gloves and place onto a platter, on top of the angel food cake and top with whipped cream

 

Shopping List

Weber Genesis SA-E-330                                                       Ace SKU – 8037939

Weber Heat Resistant Gloves                                                 Ace SKU – 8531758

GrillMark Metal Skewers                                                       Ace SKU – 86803

Rub-A-Dub, 5280 Culinary                                                    Ace SKU – 8562050

High Altitude BBQ Sauce, 5280 Culinary                         Ace SKU – 8560088

Source: tips.acehardware.com

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