Baked Skewers

Name: Baked Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Chicken breast 0.9 lb; Sausage 0.9 lb; Veal 0.9 lb; Red peppers 1; Yellow peppers 1; Rosemary to taste; Sweet Paprika 1 tsp; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Lulù Gargari

Oven-baked skewers are a classic go-to in Italian homes when you’re after something tender and tasty with zero hassle. These baked chicken skewers? They really take it up a notch by mixing veal, sausage and colorful peppers. And with real Mediterranean flavors like rosemary and a good shake of sweet paprika, it's a game changer. Seriously good stuff. Your kitchen will smell amazing, and every bite gives you a juicy and savory vibe.

And here's the thing: folks love that you get the same satisfying flavor as the grill—those golden edges and all—but without the smoke or hassle. Really. It’s easy to see why people all over Italy, especially in the north, like to experiment. Swap in different meats or toss in vegetables for their own twist. And prepping these oven-baked skewers ahead of time? Super handy. Just pop them in the oven when you’re ready, and they come out looking crispy and ready to impress. For sure.

Getting everyone around the table is simple with baked kabobs that are this moist and flavorful. I mean, some families in Emilia-Romagna go heavy on the rosemary, while others down south might add a bit more paprika. Thing is, it gives an extra color and gentle heat. The best part is how versatile these skewers are: you can swap in pork, seafood, or stick with baked vegetable skewers for something lighter. No question.

Even though people usually think of grilling for this dish, baking makes it so much easier. Pull it off any night of the week. Plus, you’re not stuck outside in the cold or worrying about lighting up charcoal. And look, the aroma from the oven gets everyone’s appetite going, and the mix of sweet peppers with juicy bites of meat is hard to beat. Whether you’re planning a big Sunday meal or want something fast and satisfying, these easy baked skewers really deliver. It’s nothing too fancy—just good food that brings a bit of Italian tradition to your table, any season. Pretty much. Can’t go wrong.

How to prepare Baked Skewers

To prepare the baked skewers, first soak 12-14 wooden skewers in water to prevent them from burning in the oven. Now take the veal and cut it into 3/4 inch chunks 1, then do the same with the chicken 2 and the sausage 3.

Clean the bell peppers, removing the stem and seeds. First, slice them into strips 4 and then into cubes the same size as the meat 5 6.

Now you can start assembling the skewers: take the first wooden skewer, start with a piece of bell pepper, then add a piece of meat of your choice 7. Continue this way, alternating the bell peppers and different types of meat 8. Altogether, you will have 12-14 skewers. Arrange them on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper and drizzle them with a bit of oil 9.

Season with salt 10, pepper 11, and paprika 12.

Finally, add the rosemary sprigs 13. Bake in a static oven at 356°F (180°C) for 20 minutes, then for the last 5 minutes, raise the temperature to 392°F (200°C) and turn on the grill. Take them out 14 and serve your baked skewers hot 15!

Storage

You can store the skewers in the refrigerator for one day before cooking them, or if you've used all fresh ingredients, you can freeze them.

You can store the cooked skewers for 1-2 days in the fridge, well covered.