15 Yummy Summer Kabobs Recipes for Perfect Grilling

During summer times, you might not feel like cooking anything. It happens with all the ladies, including me, to switch things up to the one the family can agree on.

It is not a big deal. In this case, Kabobs are one of my favorite summertime recipes and are always a big hit in my house due to the convenience of making, bursting flavors, and protein-filled.

Kabobs come in various shapes, sizes, and flavors, specific with cultural touches.

I play around with traditional cuisine, infusing their spices or serving them with native foods, like salads, rice, pita bread, grilled veggies, or hummus.

With the arrival of Summer, everyone is looking for mouth-watering, smoky BBQ and kebab recipes.

I have assembled the 15 Summer Kabobs Recipes that come together in just a few minutes.

These are quick to prepare, so you are happy, and packed with flavor, the whole family is happy too. Let’s dive in to explore how to cook them.

1- Beef Boti Kabab 

The classic Pakistani dish of Beef Boti Kabab and crunchy vegetables is drool-worthy with its tangy, zesty, tender, and bursting flavors.

The best thing is that you don’t need any grill or oven to make these juicy and vibrant beef bite skewers.

Make these incredibly delicious and effortless red beef bites with everything already in your pantry, and the outcome offers an ultimate pleasing taste. 

2- Gola Kabab Recipes

Make these comforting and satisfying gola (round) kababs in a pan with basic spices/aromatics, and receive heart-warming compliments from your guests at the next BBQ party.

How to make the hole? Make round shapes with the mixture, and use a pencil or a similar stick through the center of each round to make a hole. It is that easy.

Want smoky flavor? Place hot coal in a spoon at the center of the pan over the kebabs, drizzle oil, and cover for a few seconds to infuse smoky flavor. 

3- Tropical Sweet Chili Shrimp Skewers

The recipe for Tropical Sweet Chili Shrimp Skewers I’m sharing today is inspired by my crazy and addictive love of sweet chili sauce.

So it’s my go-to hack to make a quick sauce, a mixture of sweet and hot chili sauce.

You don’t want it too pricey, or don’t like seafood? In both cases, cubed-up chicken is a great substitution for the shrimp. That is delicious and budget-friendly, too.

Per Serving

• Carbohydrate 57.3g
• Protein 26.9g
• Fat 1.5g

4- Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Skewers

Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Skewers are an excellent idea since summer is abundant in fresh herbs.

Try these grilled skewers marinated in some chimichurri sauce with the best combination of cilantro + basil + parsley. 

Now, this is what people call chicken skewers perfection! And with all that chimichurri…YUM!

5- TANDOORI CHICKEN KEBABS

Are you looking for a Kebab recipe for casual weeknight barbecue or weekend entertaining?

These Tandoori Chicken Kebabs feature succulent chicken thighs marinated in yogurt and spices grilled to perfection!

Don’t have a grill? The stovetop grill pan does the same. Shortage of time? Prepare these kebabs ahead and prepare a quick, healthy meal for you on busy weeknights.

Per Serving

• Calories: 240kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 5g 
• Protein: 32g 
• Fat: 9g

6- Grilled Chicken Kabobs

These delicious grilled chicken kabobs with fajita seasoning marinade turn into things you can’t resist.

The longer you marinate, the chicken gets even more flavorful, juicy, and appealing.

You can’t wait to eat once you pull these kabobs off the skewers. Serve them with fresh corn on the cob, salad, or cold watermelon.

Per Serving

• Calories: 185 kcal

7- Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs 

Don’t you have a grill but want the same juicy chicken kabob? This recipe is for you.

Try Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs with this cost-effective recipe. Once you realize its convenience, you cannot stop making it more often.

The key secret to making restaurant-style delicious, juicy, and flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs is to marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and herbs. And yes, don’t forget to add tons of garlic, too.

Per Serving

• Calories: 157kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 9g
• Protein: 18g 
• Fat: 6g

8-  Butter Dill Shrimp 

If you’re looking for a fun recipe to try on the grill this summer, Grilled Garlic Butter Dill Shrimp is best.

These are super-easy, delicious, and protein-rich that cook within 10 minutes of marinating time.

Serve Garlic Butter Dill Shrimp over cauliflower rice, zoodles, or regular pasta. Don’t want to grill? sauté these in a pan and cook for 1-2 minutes over medium heat until they are pink on each side.

Per Serving

• Calories: 444kcal
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Protein: 23g
• Fat: 39g, 

9- Grilled Vegetable Kabobs

Make your summer weekend BBQ or grill party vibrant with these rainbow-colored delicious grilled vegetable kebabs.

Here are five easy marinades and three ways to cook these summer veggies-infused skewers.

It’s important to note that not all summer vegetables are created equal. Some of them are easy to skew, while others might fall apart.

Corn, mushrooms, Zucchini, bell pepper, eggplant, onion, and cherry tomato go great with this recipe.

Per Serving

• Calories 96
• Carbohydrates 14g
• Protein 4g
• Fat 4g

10- Aussie Grassfed Beef Kabobs

I have included tips on how to make the BEST Whole30-friendly steak marinade with these Aussie Grass Fed Beef Kabobs.

Loaded with wholesome veggies and juicy pineapple, make the perfect grilled meal for summertime! You will ever have.

It creates the perfect sweet, salty, and tangy sauce, combining olive or avocado oil, garlic, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and fish salt. Each bite feels like heaven on your tongue.

Per Serving

• Calories: 442kcal
• Carbohydrates: 11g
• Protein: 38g
• Fat: 26g

11- TERIYAKI CHICKEN KABOBS

You can have these Chicken teriyaki kabobs any time of year, but summer is the best when it serves best due to chives.

Try these perfect Teriyaki chicken kabobs on the grill with only five ingredients of marinade covered with sriracha cream. Excluding marinade time, these kabobs come together quickly. 

Per Serving

• Calories: 450kcal 
• Carbohydrates: 56g 
• Protein: 27g 
• Fat: 14g

12- ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALL KABOBS

Want twice the flavor for half the effort? Savory meatballs and classic kabob veggies marinated in an Italian-style sauce, both easy to make and grill-friendly, are the summer hit.

Flavorful bell peppers and saucy red onion offer an extra kick to the Italian-style Meatball Kabobs.

Per Serving

• Calories: 465kcal  
• Carbohydrates: 8g 
• Protein: 16g
• Fat: 40g 

13- Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Chicken Pineapple Kabobs- you will love them for their tender, juicy, and flavorful taste. These are great for potlucks or meal gatherings.

Make it the perfect addition to your outdoor grilling get-together because these are easy to make and highly nutritious. 

Per Serving

• Calories: 475KCAL
• Carbohydrates: 39G
• Protein: 38G
• Fat: 19G

14- Beef Kafta

Beef kafta is a Lebanese-style dish! Just 20 minutes, and this flavorful, juicy dinner with ground beef, minced onions, chopped parsley, and seasoned with eastern spices is ready to serve on your table.

It pairs best with pita bread, rice, grilled veggies, hummus, and salad. Enjoy this dish all year round.

Per Serving

• Calories: 344kcal
• Carbohydrates: 4g
• Protein: 49g
• Fat: 13g

15- Honey Sriracha Chicken Skewers

At the beginning of the summer holidays, you get sufficient time to stay at home, and the best thing about it is that you can try various recipes. 

Why not try this ultimate summer food? Mouth-watering Honey Sriracha Chicken Skewers with Ranch Dip is the gluten-free, low-carb crowd-pleaser for summertime lunch or dinner.