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small fresh pineapple ( 3 to 3-1/2 lb.)
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Nonstick cooking spray or cooking oil
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1
pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1
recipe Thai Brushing Sauce (see recipe below)
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1
tablespoon butter, melted
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1
tablespoon packed brown sugar (optional
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Hot cooked rice (optional)
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Fresh basil leaves (optional)
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Whole fresh red chile peppers (optional)
1. 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.
2. Thread pineapple pieces onto 4 long skewers,* leaving 1/4 inch space between pieces.
3. 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.
4. 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.
- Make Ahead Tip Up to 24 hours ahead, prepare Thai Brushing Sauce, cut pineapple into slices, and thread chicken onto skewers. Cover and store separately in refrigerator.
Yield: 3/4 cup
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2/3
cup sweet-and-sour sauce
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2
tablespoons snipped fresh basil
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1
teaspoon Thai seasoning or five-spice powder
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1
clove garlic, minced
In a small bowl, combine sweet-and-sour sauce, basil, Thai seasoning or five-spice powder, and garlic. Makes about 3/4 cup.
- Servings Per Recipe 4,
- Calories 285,
- Protein (gm) 27,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 35,
- Fat, total (gm) 4,
- Cholesterol (mg) 73,
- Saturated fat (gm) 2,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 1,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 0,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 3,
- Sugar, total (gm) 16,
- Vitamin A (IU) 292,
- Vitamin C (mg) 64,
- Sodium (mg) 292,
- Potassium (mg) 456,
- Calcium (DV %) 50,
- Iron (DV %) 2,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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I was reading the recipe for the Thai-spiced Chicken Kabobs and became a little confused with the cooking instructions. I beleive there is a mistake in #2. I think that the chicken should be threaded on the skewers and brushed with the Thai Brushing Sauce rather than the pineapple.
5/17/2010 02:44:01 PM Report Abuse