Spicy Tropical Chicken Kabobs Recipes

TROPICAL ISLAND CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Place chicken in large Ziploc bag and add next 6 ingredients.
• Shake well and refrigerate 2 hours.
• Remove chicken pieces from bag and place remaining marinade in small saucepan.
• Bring marinade to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
• Set aside.
• Thread chicken and vegetables, alternating items, onto 8 (12-inch) skewers.
• To prevent kabobs from sticking, spray grids of grill with a cooking spray while grids are cold.
• Place skewers over hot coals.
• Cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently and basting with marinade.
• Serves 8.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• Brush chicken with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Place chicken and jerk seasoning in resealable plastic food-storage bag. Shake bag to coat chicken with seasoning. Thread chicken, pineapple, bell pepper and onion alternately on each of eight 12-inch metal skewers, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece. Brush kabobs with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.

SPICY LEMON CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, wine, pepper flakes and rosemary. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate up to 3 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken onto 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until no longer pink, turning once, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, place lemons on grill, cut side down. Grill until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Squeeze lemon halves over chicken. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with chives.