Jamaican Jerk Chicken Kabobs

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1

  pound

  boneless skinless chicken breast -- cut into 1-inch cubes

1

  small

  green bell pepper -- cut into 1-inch squares

1

  small

  red bell pepper -- cut into 1-inch squares

8

  ounces

  pineapple chunks in water -- drained

1

  small

  red onion -- cut into 1-inch squares

  Marinade

1

  tablespoon

  ginger root -- minced

1

  small

  jalapeno chili pepper -- seeded and minced

4

  tablespoons

  low sodium soy sauce

4

  tablespoons

  white vinegar

2

  tablespoons

  vegetable oil

2

  tablespoons

  jerk seasoning -- see recipe

Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a blender or mini food processor. Pour into a Ziploc bag and add the chicken. Seal and let marinate for 4 to 6 hours.

Remove chicken from marinade. Thread pork, green peppers, red peppers, pineapples, and red onions on 4 metal skewers.

Grill 5 to 6 minutes per side or broil about 4 inches from heating unit.

Notes: If you want extra heat use a Scotch Bonnet instead of a jalapeno pepper. Be sure to wear gloves when working with peppers and do not touch your eye.

Makes 4 servings.
Per Serving: 259 Calories; 8g Fat (29.4% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 66mg Cholesterol; 779mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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