SOUTH PACIFIC CHICKEN STRIPS WITH GUAVA DIPPING SAUCE

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This hot appetizer is made of chicken strips marinated in soy sauce, pineapple juice, passion fruit juice and ginger. I made this for the Tapas party my friend was going to have. Just a different twist on things!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup passion fruit nectar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch piece fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 -2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1 1/2-inch long strips or 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
1 cup guava nectar
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 ounce dark rum (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 pinch cinnamon
2 green onions, minced
3 tablespoons butter
salt
fresh ground black pepper
green onion, finely minced, for garnish & dipping sauce
fresh pineapple, sliced, for garnish
fresh kiwi, sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Soak wooden skewers in water.
  • Add pineapple juice, passion fruit nectar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, allspice, salt, and pepper to a nonreactive baking dish large enough to hold all the chicken and mix well.
  • Add chicken strips and turn to coat; cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade, and skewer each chicken strip.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers and place skewers on a baking sheet.
  • Broil in the oven about 6 inches from the heat for 7-8 minutes, turning once.
  • GUAVA DIPPING SAUCE:.
  • Add guava nectar, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, and green onions to a small saucepan over medium-high heat and reduce by half.
  • Remove from heat and add butter, stirring until melted.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and more green onions.
  • TO SERVE:.
  • Place Guava Dipping Sauce in a small bowl, and place bowl in the middle of a large serving platter.
  • Fan out South Pacific Chicken Skewers around bowl.
  • Garnish platter with green onions and pineapple slices. .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 81.1, Sodium 839.5, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 27.3

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