COCONUT CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

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Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Makes 20 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 bamboo skewers
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cumin
2 tablespoons peanut oil
Juice of 1 lime
5 oz unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 fresh pineapple (20 3/4-inch cubes)

Steps:

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Place garlic, shallot, ginger, cilantro, salt, cumin, peanut oil, lime juice and coconut milk in processor or blender. Puree until smooth liquid forms. Pour marinade over chicken and refridgerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours, turning occasionally. Preheat grill to medium. Add marinated chicken cube then pineapple cube then another marinated chicken cube to each bamboo skewer. Grill until chicken is slightly golden all over, turning as needed (about 5 minutes each side).

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