CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN SKEWERS

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Use pantry and spice shelf staples to make these Jerk Chicken Skewers. If you have brown sugar, cinnamon, soy sauce and thyme you probably have most of what you need to make these delicious Caribbean-inspired Jerk Chicken Skewers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 env. (0.7 oz.) GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground thyme
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
3 red bell peppers, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
1 fresh pineapple, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks

Steps:

Mix first 7 ingredients until well blended; pour over chicken in large bowl. Stir to evenly coat chicken. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken onto 12 skewers alternately with bell peppers and pineapple.
Grill 15 min. or until chicken is done, turning frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g