Best Margarita Beef Skewers Recipes

MARGARITA CHICKEN SKEWERS

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 54m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 12 strips
1 10-ounce can frozen margarita mix, thawed
2/3 cup tequila
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chicken seasoning
Vegetable oil, for the grill
Baby arugula and lime halves, for serving

Steps:

Place the chicken, margarita mix, tequila, cilantro and chicken seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag; squeeze out the air and seal. Massage the bag to combine the ingredients. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Meanwhile, soak 12 wooden skewers in water.
Preheat a grill to medium. Remove the chicken from the marinade; thread each piece onto a skewer. Oil the grill grate; grill the chicken skewers for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until the meat is cooked through. Serve on a platter with arugula and lime.

SUCCULENT BEEF SKEWERS

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Agnes Ward, of Stratford, Ontario says, "These are no ordinary beef kabobs! They're herb-infused and need to marinate at least an hour or overnight for the best flavor. If you feel like splurging, this recipe's also fantastic with beef tenderloin."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 skewers.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

In a shallow dish, combine the first 9 ingredients; add beef and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread beef onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Lightly oil the grill rack., Grill steak, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until beef reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges