Veggie & Meat Skewers with Spicy Honey
When grilling season starts, most people immediately think burgers or steaks. But there's another wonderful way to elevate your BBQ — aromatic veggie and meat skewers. This simple, vibrant and incredibly versatile dish brings together juicy chunks of meat, charred vegetables, and rich smoky flavor. The secret is a garlic-herb olive oil marinade that adds depth to both the meat and vegetables. The finishing touch — a generous drizzle of spicy honey that creates the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky.
MAIN DISH INGREDIENTS
NUTRITION
Per 100 g
Cooking Tips:
Choose firm vegetables that hold up well to high grill heat. The best options are bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, red onion, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes. They hold their shape well and have a pleasant texture after cooking.
Avoid delicate leafy greens like spinach, kale, or lettuce — they wilt and burn quickly on the grill. Starchy vegetables like potato or sweet potato are also tricky on skewers since they need more time to cook.
Always preheat the grill to medium-high heat before you start, and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
When assembling the skewers, leave small gaps between the vegetables and meat. This allows heat to circulate evenly and ensures everything cooks uniformly.
Turn the skewers regularly during cooking so the vegetables and meat brown evenly and develop beautiful grill marks.
Step-by-step instructions:
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes before cooking. This prevents them from burning on the grill.
Prepare the vegetables: peel and quarter the red onion, remove the seeds from the pepper and cut into chunks, slice the zucchini into rounds.
Cut the chicken or other meat into approximately 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes.
Mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, rosemary, spicy honey, salt, and black pepper — this is your aromatic garlic marinade. Coat the meat pieces with the marinade and refrigerate for as long as you have available.
Thread the meat and vegetables onto the skewers, alternating between them.
Lightly brush the assembled skewers with olive oil.
Cook over medium-high heat for about 5–10 minutes per side, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred and the meat is fully cooked through.
Brush the skewers with the remaining marinade and drizzle generously with spicy honey just before serving.
