Brad's Favorite Meat on a Stick

Satisfy your craving for smoky, tender, and flavor-packed grilled goodness with Brad's Favorite Meat on a Stick! This versatile recipe features your choice of boneless chicken thighs or beef sirloin, marinated to perfection in a savory-sweet blend of low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and minced garlic. These juicy meat skewers are quick to prepare, needing just 20 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes on the grill, making them the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, these skewers are easy to customize with a touch of heat from red chili flakes and a garnish of fresh parsley for a pop of color. Fire up the grill and serve these flavorful skewers hot for a dish that’s guaranteed to be the centerpiece of any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Boneless chicken thighs (or beef sirloin)
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.25 tsp Red chili flakes
• 10 pieces Wooden skewers
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

Step 1

1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.

Step 2

2. Cut the chicken thighs or beef sirloin into bite-sized cubes (roughly 1.5-inch pieces) and set aside.

Step 3

3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground black pepper, paprika, cumin, and red chili flakes to create the marinade.

Step 4

4. Add the meat cubes to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight for a deeper flavor).

Step 5

5. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.

Step 6

6. Thread the marinated meat onto the soaked wooden skewers, ensuring there is a small gap between each piece for even cooking.

Step 7

7. Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes to ensure all sides are evenly charred and the meat is fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F for chicken or 145°F for beef).

Step 8

8. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

9. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1131.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2440.4

Total Fat 151.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 852.7mg	0%
Sodium 4613.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 235.4g	0%

Vitamin D 63.5IU	0%
Calcium 136.2mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 3098.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.3%

Protein: 38.8%

Carbs: 4.9%