Saturday, September 5, 2015

21 Day Fix Approved Pineapple Chicken Skewers

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SKEWERS


This is a great addition to any barbecue.  It adds color and lots of flavor.  Give it a try for your next grill out!


Serves: 4 (2 skewers each)         Prep Time: 20 minutes     Cooking Time:  10 minutes

Container Equivalents (per serving):  1/2 Green, 1/2 Purple, 1 Red

8                         bamboo skewers

1 lb.                    raw chicken breast, boneless
                           skinless, cut into 16 1-inch pieces

1/4 cup               reduced sodium tamari soy sauce, gluten free

2 tsp.                  sesame oil

2 tsp.                  grated fresh ginger

1 (8oz.) can       pinapple chunks in juice, drained

1                        medium red bell pepper, cut into
                          16 1-inch chunks

1/2                     large red onion, cut into
                          16 1-inch chunks


Directions
1.  Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2.  Place chicken in resealable plastic bag (or container); add soy sauce, oil, and ginger; seal bag and        shake gently to mix.  Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to marinate
3.  Preheat gas or charcoal grill on medium heat.
4.  Place a piece of chicken, pineapple chunk, bell pepper, and onion onto a skewer.  Repeat, so the skewer has two piece of each ingredient.  Repeat with seven remaining skewers.  Discard marinade that contained the chicken.
5.  Grill skewers on covered grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
6.  Serve immediately and Enjoy!





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