Fuel Up for Summer with 4 Protein-Packed Grilled Chicken Skewers

By: KC Cibran

To kick off summer, put down the chips and pick up the chicks. Fire up the grill for some quick grilled chicken skewers with grapes (pictured above), light Indian-spiced bites and more grilled chicken skewer recipes.

Fresh oranges are the secret to that perfect summer tang. Marinate these skewers and throw them on the grill for an easy poolside snack.

Photo by: Matt Armendariz ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Turn your backyard into a tropical paradise with Tyler Florence’s chicken and pineapple skewers. Watch them get caramelized on the grill while you tan under the sun.

Mint, ginger and garam masala give an Indian twist to the classic kebab.

More grilled chicken recipes from our friends:
Elephants and the Coconut Trees: Grilled Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
The Mom 100: Grilled Chicken Salad
In Jennie's Kitchen: Crispy Fried Chicken Bites

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