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Quick and Easy Hawaiian Kebabs

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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes

Ingredients

  • For Kebabs:
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 -15 oz. can pineapple chunks liquid reserved
  • rice for serving
  • For Marinade:
  • 1 T brown sugar or Splenda or Stevia
  • 1/2 C less sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 C vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 t ground ginger
  • 1 t dry mustard
  • 1/2 C liquid from canned pineapple
  • 1/4 t fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • If using bamboo skewers, make sure to first soak them in water for at least 30 minutes
  • prior to grilling.
  • Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a small saucepan.
  • Bring mixture to a boil and then let simmer for about 5 minutes until
  • liquid is reduced. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Meanwhile cut chicken and veggies into one-inch pieces.
  • Place chicken in a shallow dish and set aside veggies.
  • Reserve a small portion of marinade/sauce into a small dish and save it for serving.
  • Pour the rest over the chicken.
  • Let chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
  • Use the bamboo skewers to make Kebabs by alternating veggies, pineapple
  • chunks and chicken.
  • Transfer to a preheated grill on medium heat. Cook for about 18-20 minutes
  • turning as needed.
  • Serve over rice with reserved sauce.
Course: grilling, Main Dish
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Annie (adapted from hip2save.com)