Chicken And Pineapple Skewers

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (light version is fine)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
• salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled,cored and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
• 6 -8 wooden skewers or 6 -8 metal skewers (if using wood soak for at least 30 minutes)

Recipe

• 1 in a small skillet toast the cumin, curry powder and turmeric over low heat stirring for about 20 seconds. remove from heat and set aside.
• 2 in a large bowl whisk together the toasted spices, coconut milk, oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. add chicken, tossing to coat evenly and then refrigerate for at least one hour.
• 3 start the grill or preheat the broiler (if using broiler grease the broiler pan well).
• 4 thread the skewers alternating pieces of chicken, bell pepper and pineapple. season skewers with salt and pepper.
• 5 lightly grease the grill rack with oil and then place the skewers on it and grill for 4-6 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked.