Spicy Honey Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Skewers
4
servings30
minutes40
minutesGrilled chicken and fruit skewers are a classic summer meal. This version included a honey based marinade blended with chile sauce and fresh orange juice. A perfect combination.
Ingredients
- Marinade
1/3 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of honey
2 Tbsp. of Asian chile sauce (we use Gochujang brand)
2 Tbsp. of champagne vinegar
2 Tbsp. of low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp. of fresh orange juice
4 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. of fresh rosemary, chopped
Kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
- Skewers
1 lb. of boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 pineapple, cut into 1 inch pieces
8″ wooden skewers (15-20)*
Directions
- Marinade
- In a medium size bowl, whisk together oil, honey, chile sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper until combined.
- Reserve a 1/4 cup for basting.
- Skewers
- Add cut chicken into a large baggie. Pour marinade into the baggie and marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Thread the chicken, peppers, red onion and pineapple onto the skewers.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook, turning and basting with reserved marinade for approximately 10-12 minutes.
Tips and serving suggestion
- 1. Soak skewers in water for 30-60 minutes before using to keep them from burning.
- 2. Serve with coconut rice.
