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Kabobs: Spicy Pineapple Chicken

Source: Found on Pinterest

These were good with my Seasoned Yukon Gold Wedges dipped in homemade sriracha ketchup (1 part sriracha sauce, 2 parts ketchup). Less sriracha if you prefer.

Ingredients

  • 6-8 wooden skewers (soak at least 30 minutes) or metal skewers work also and you do not need to soak
  • 1 lb. pkg boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 each of orange, red and yellow pepper (small)
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 20 oz. can pineapple chunks (save juice)
  • 1/4 c. pineapple juice
  • 2 Tbls. low sodium soy sauce (Kikkoman's)
  • 3 Tbls. honey
  • 2 Tbls. white vinegar
  • 1 t. sesame oil
  • 1/4 t. ground ginger
  • 1/4 t. garlic powder
  • 2 Tbls. olive oil

Pineapple Grilling Sauce

  • 1/2 c. pineapple juice
  • 2 Tbls. honey
  • 1 Tbls. sriracha sauce (find in Oriental section of grocery store)
  • 1 Tbls. olive oil
  • 1 t. low sodium soy sauce (Kikkoman's)

Instructions

Drain the juice from the 20 oz. can of pineapple chunks. The juice will be used for both the marinade and the grilling sauce. Set pineapple chunks aside until ready to assemble.

Cut the peppers into chunks. Slice onion into chunks. Set both aside until ready to assemble.

Marinade: Mix 1/4 c. pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, garlic powder and olive oil.

Cut each piece of chicken into 6-8 pieces. Place all of the pieces of chicken in a quart size Ziplock bag;pour marinade in, seal and refrigerate for 4-8 hours.

Pineapple Grilling Sauce: In a small saucepan, mix together 1/2 c. pineapple juice, honey, sriracha sauce, olive oil and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once it starts to boil, turn the heat down and simmer 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

To Assemble: Thread the ingredients onto 6 or 8 kabobs, alternating items, putting 5-6 pieces of chicken on each kabob.

Brush the pineapple grilling sauce over the kabobs.

Lightly oil the grill grate and heat to medium-high heat. Then place the kabobs on the grill. Cook, turning and brushing with sauce often, for 12-15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.

NOTE: I prefer fresh pineapple when in season; cut into chunks. Purchase unsweetened pineapple juice in a can(s) to use in marinade and grilling sauce.