Red, White & Blue BBQ Chicken Skewers with Berry Glaze

Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the skewers:

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks
2 red bell peppers, cut into squares
1 large sweet onion, cut into chunks
1 pint blueberries
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Berry BBQ Glaze:

1 cup BBQ sauce
½ cup blueberries
¼ cup strawberry preserves
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the glaze

In a small saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, blueberries, strawberry preserves, vinegar, and hot sauce.
Simmer for 10 minutes until berries break down.
Blend until smooth or leave slightly chunky for texture.
Set aside.

Step 2: Build the skewers

Toss chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Thread chicken, red peppers, onion, and blueberries onto skewers, alternating colors for a patriotic look.

Step 3: Grill

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Grill skewers for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally.
During the last 5 minutes, brush generously with berry BBQ glaze.

Step 4: Serve
Arrange on a platter and garnish with:

Fresh blueberries
Crumbled feta cheese
Chopped parsley

Patriotic Side Pairing

Serve with a simple watermelon, blueberry, and feta salad:

Cubed watermelon
Fresh blueberries
Feta cheese
Mint leaves
Lime juice

Why It Works

The smoky grilled chicken, sweet berry glaze, and bright red and blue ingredients create a dish that looks like the Fourth of July without relying on food coloring or gimmicks. It’s healthy enough for the fitness crowd but indulgent enough to feel like a holiday celebration.

Pro Tip: Pair with a bourbon lemonade or a sparkling berry mocktail and you’ve got a backyard cookout worthy of fireworks.

Author: NFM Staff

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