Description
Smoky sausage chicken and potato kabobs blend hearty flavors from traditional grilling techniques. Polish-inspired skewers deliver a satisfying meal perfect for outdoor cooking enthusiasts you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 12 oz (340 g) smoked sausage (like kielbasa), sliced into thick rounds
- 1 lb (454 g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Metal or wooden skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Tenderly boil baby potatoes until they achieve a delicate yet firm texture, then cool completely to set the stage for flavor infusion.
- Seasoning Fusion: In a generous mixing bowl, orchestrate a flavor symphony by combining chicken, smoked sausage, and cooled potatoes with aromatic olive oil and a vibrant spice medley of garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, thyme, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper, ensuring each ingredient is lavishly coated.
- Skewering Artistry: Craft visually stunning kabobs by alternating ingredients in a rhythmic pattern that promises both aesthetic allure and consistent flavor distribution, creating a culinary canvas that delights the eye and palate.
- Grill Mastery: Elevate the grill to a medium-high temperature, transforming the cooking surface into a flavor-enhancing platform that promises perfect caramelization and tantalizing char marks.
- Grilling Performance: Position the assembled kabobs on the heated grill, executing strategic rotations to achieve uniform bronzing and guarantee chicken reaches a safe, succulent doneness within 12-15 minutes of cooking time.
- Culinary Finale: Allow kabobs a brief moment of rest to let internal juices redistribute, then serve alongside a complementary dipping sauce or crisp salad, completing this gastronomic journey with a flourish of fresh accompaniments.
Notes
- Potato Prep Perfection: Parboil potatoes precisely 8-10 minutes to maintain structural integrity without becoming mushy, ensuring ideal texture for grilling.
- Seasoning Strategy: Massage spice blend thoroughly into meats and potatoes, allowing ingredients to absorb flavors completely before skewering for maximum taste penetration.
- Skewering Symmetry: Alternate ingredients consistently to promote even cooking and create visually appealing kabobs that cook uniformly without overcrowding.
- Temperature Tracking: Use meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature, preventing undercooking while maintaining juicy protein texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg