Just found this recipe worth to try..You'll definitely want to share your "Thai-Spiced Chicken Kabobs" recipe with other fans of chicken recipes. The combination of grilled pineapple slices and a special Thai sauce, which is brushed onto the chicken kabobs during the grilling process, provides an irresistible edge to this Asian-flavored dish.
ingredients
- 1 small fresh pineapple ( 3 to 3-1/2 lb.)
- Nonstick cooking spray or cooking oil
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 recipe Thai Brushing Sauce (see recipe below)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar (optional
- Hot cooked rice (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Whole fresh red chile peppers (optional)
directions
- Cut off pineapple ends. Halve pineapple lengthwise; cut each half crosswise into 4 slices. Lightly coat pineapple slices with nonstick cooking spray or brush with oil. Set aside.
- Thread pineapple pieces onto 4 long skewers,* leaving 1/4 inch space between pieces.
- Place skewers on the grill rack directly over medium heat; grill for 7 minutes. Turn skewers; brush with 1/4 cup of the Thai Brushing Sauce. Discard any remaining brushing sauce. Arrange pineapple slices on grill rack directly over medium heat. Grill chicken and pineapple for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and pineapple is heated through, turning once.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining Thai Brushing Sauce, melted butter, and, if desired, brown sugar; serve with chicken and pineapple. If desired, serve with rice; garnish with basil and chile peppers. Makes 4 servings.
- Thai Brushing Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup sweet-and-sour sauce, 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon Thai seasoning or five-spice powder, and 1 minced clove garlic. Makes about 3/4 cup.
- Make-Ahead Directions: Up to 24 hours ahead, prepare Thai Brushing Sauce, cut pineapple into slices, and thread chicken onto skewers. Cover and store separately in refrigerator.
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