Best Coconut Chicken And Pineapple Skewers Recipes

COCONUT CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

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From Epicurious. This can be made with shrimp instead of chicken, and mango may be substituted for the pineapple. Time does not include soaking skewers or marinating.

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Categories Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 20 coconut chicken skewers, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 (1/2 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast (about 1 lb)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cumin
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 lime, juice of
5 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 fresh pineapple (20 3/4-inch cubes)

Steps:

Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
Cut chicken into 3/4-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
Place garlic, shallot, ginger, cilantro, salt, cumin, peanut oil, lime juice and coconut milk in processor or blender. Puree until smooth liquid forms.
Pour marinade over chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
Preheat grill to medium. Add marinated chicken cube then pineapple cube then another marinated chicken cube to each bamboo skewer. Grill until chicken is slightly golden all over, turning as needed (about 5 minutes each side).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 289.2, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 10.4

COCONUT CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

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Categories Chicken Fruit Appetizer Quick & Easy Grill/Barbecue

Yield Makes 20 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

20 bamboo skewers
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cumin
2 tablespoons peanut oil
Juice of 1 lime
5 oz unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 fresh pineapple (20 3/4-inch cubes)

Steps:

Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Place garlic, shallot, ginger, cilantro, salt, cumin, peanut oil, lime juice and coconut milk in processor or blender. Puree until smooth liquid forms. Pour marinade over chicken and refridgerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours, turning occasionally. Preheat grill to medium. Add marinated chicken cube then pineapple cube then another marinated chicken cube to each bamboo skewer. Grill until chicken is slightly golden all over, turning as needed (about 5 minutes each side).

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