Chicken Kabobs

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Servings: 8 skewers

Description

Marinated chicken kabobs grilled with fresh vegetables and pineapple on charcoal for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 lbs white chicken breast, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 2-3 green or red bell peppers, cut in 1-inch chunks
• 1 fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch squares
• 2-3 Vidalia onions (or regular onions), cut in 1-inch chunks
• 8 metal skewers

Instructions

1. Combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, black pepper, and dried parsley in a large ziplock bag placed in a bowl.
2. Add chicken cubes to the marinade.
3. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
4. Prepare charcoal grill with chimney starter. Wait about 20 minutes until coals have gray edges.
5. While coals are heating, thread metal skewers alternating chicken, bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and onions.
6. Grill skewers covered for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
7. Remove from skewers and serve all together in one big bowl.

Notes

• Use only fresh pineapple, not canned
• Discard marinade after use - do not brush on kabobs while grilling
• Vidalia onions are best but only available in spring
• Leftovers reheat well
• Makes a complete meal on its own