Grilled Chicken & Pineapple Skewers

By srumbel

There’s just something special about grilled foods. Whether it’s meats, veggies or fruit, the smokey flavor that grilling brings always adds extra flavor. This past weekend, I fired up the grilled and tried out a new recipe – marinated chicken and pineapple skewers
from asouthernsoul.com

Ingredients

• Marinade
• 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice wine or white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 to 3 drops of toasted sesame seed oil - optional
• For Skewers
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into approximately 2" chunks
• 1 whole fresh pineapple - cut into 2" chunks

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place chicken chunks in a gallon size zip top bag. Add marinade, reserving 1/4 cup. Place in fridge for approximately 1 hour.
If using wooden skewers - soak in water placed in a shallow dish for 30 minutes.
Skewer chicken then pineapple chunk onto skewers and set aside. Heat grill to medium high heat. Rub grill grate with vegetable oil or spray with grill cooking spray.
Place chicken skewers on grill and cook for approximately 10 minutes. Brush on reserved marinade and turn skewers. Brush on any remaining marinade and continue to cook until chicken is done.
Remove from heat and serve.

Servings: 4