Vegan Grilled Chicken Skewers (with Tofu)

These Vegan Grilled Chicken Skewers are perfect for summer grilling. These tofu skewers get a simple herby marinade. Add some veggies, skewer, and grill for a delicious plant-based dinner.

Plant-based food doesn't lend itself to grilling as easily as meat. So in the past I've strayed away from reaching for a grill-forward recipe like skewers. But with super firm tofu you can make a good skewer that stays together nicely on the grill.

These vegan grilled chicken skewers are simple skewers with tofu and veggies. To create chicken vibes, I use my easy marinade of agave, soy sauce, and Italian seasoning.

Like other grilling recipes, tofu and veggies take only a few minutes on the grill.

The result is a loaded veggie skewer with a lovely brown char. Perfect for a hot summer night.

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• Why You'll Love these Vegan Grilled Chicken Skewers
• Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
• Step-By-Step Instructions
• Best Vegetables for Grilled Tofu Skewers
• How To Keep Tofu From Sticking to the Grill
• FAQ & Expert Tips
• Recipe Prayer
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Why You'll Love these Vegan Grilled Chicken Skewers

• Perfect for Summer - Great for grilling season and cookouts
• Protein-Packed - Super firm tofu keeps the skewers hearty. They make a great dinner!
• Chicken flavored marinade - just a few simple ingredients that give bold chicken flavor
• Dietary needs - these skewers are totally vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar free

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

• Super Firm Tofu: look for super firm tofu, this is the vacuum packed tofu that is pre-pressed. This tofu holds up significantly better than any other firmness level. If you can't find super firm, use extra firm instead
• Bell Pepper: I used a green pepper, but pick your favorite color
• Yellow Onion: or a red onion
• Zucchini: or summer squash
• Limes: for a squeeze of freshness at the end

Marinade Ingredients

• Agave: you can also use maple syrup
• Soy Sauce: for gluten-free, use tamari or liquid aminos
• Minced Fresh Parsley: I like the fresh parsley here because it really brightens up the dish. But feel free to use dried parsley as a sub
• Italian Seasoning: this is my secret to getting tofu to taste more like chicken - we associate these flavors with chicken

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1. Soak the skewers in water.

Step 2. In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients.

Step 3. Slice the block of tofu into 1-1.5" cubes.

Step 4. Skewer the vegetables and tofu. I added two pieces of tofu and one piece of each vegetable to each skewer.

Step 5. Brush the skewers on all sides with half of the marinade mixture.

Step 6. Grill on medium high (500°F on air grill) for 4-5 minutes, brush with additional marinade, rotate and grill another 4-5 minutes.

Step 7. Serve over pitas, with a squeeze of lime juice.

Pro Tip: Don't overcrowd the skewers. Leave a bit of space between each veg so the heat can circulate.

Best Vegetables for Grilled Tofu Skewers

These skewers are easy to customize depending on what you have or what you like. Great additions include:

• mushrooms
• cherry tomatoes
• yellow squash
• red onion
• pineapple

Try to cut everything into similarly sized pieces so the skewers cook evenly.

How To Keep Tofu From Sticking to the Grill

Tofu can stick easily if the grill isn't hot enough.

For best results:

• Preheat the grill fully before cooking
• Lightly oil the grill grates if desired
• Use super firm tofu for the best texture
• Let the tofu cook undisturbed before flipping

The tofu will naturally release more easily once it develops grill marks.

FAQ & Expert Tips

Recipe Prayer

Thank you God for these skewers. Thank you for summer weather and grilling. Let this food nourish our bodies. Amen.

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