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    Sunshine Chicken Skewers

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    It's all about presentation with these sunny skewers. Marinated to take on a yellow color from turmeric, these kabobs look great arranged on a platter to look delicious!


    Even the simplest things can look fantastically impressive on the table with a little thought. These chicken skewers are great for dinner, but make such a fun party platter that they scream to be served in a giant circle for a crowd! And have you tasted sweet chili sauce? …with, like, everything!

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    Party skewers with chicken:

    These are great warm or at room temperature, so you’re set for a potluck, party or game day! [Insert favorite team cheer here]

    Easy to prep ahead and fun to serve. You can have them ready to go on the grill when the party arrives and they're on the table in minutes.

    These kabobs for a crowd are marinated in spices and lemon then paired with tangy and sweet pineapple and grape tomatoes. What a winning combination for a party.

    I love a good skewer or kabob recipe. Try some of my other grilled kabobs:

    • Grilled Pita Salad with Lemon Chicken Kabobs
    • 15 Kabobs for Tailgating on Game Day
    • Easy Pork Kabobs with Orange and Chipotle
    • Sesame Chicken Skewers with Ginger Slaw

    What to serve with chicken skewers:

    After threading these marinated pieces of delicious chicken on bamboo skewers, grill them, and serve them with sauce.

    You don't even have to make a special sauce! Sweet chili sauce right from the jar is to die for. There's hardly any spice in this tasty pink sauce with "chili" in the name. It's mostly a sweet and tangy dip that pairs well with these flavorful kabobs.

    Chicken skewers arranged in a circle around dipping sauce

    Sunshine Chicken Skewers

    Tara Teaspoon
    Simple skewers of chicken, pineapple and tomatoes become a work of art when arranged in a sunburst on the platter.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 35 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
    Course buffet, Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 36 Kabobs
    Calories 40 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoon turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1½ lbs boneless chicken breast
    • ¾ ripe pineapple cut into small wedges
    • 2 pints grape tomatoes
    • Cooking spray
    • Sweet Chili Sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the spices, garlic, salt, olive oil and lemon juice; stir into a paste.
    • Slice the chicken into about 36 thin strips and place in a ziptop plastic bag with the spice paste. Seal the bag and turn the chicken to it gets well coated with the spices. Chill for 1 to 2 hr.
    • Soak bamboo skewers in water, then thread each skewer with a piece of pineapple, a strip of chicken and a tomato. Heat grill to medium high. Spray chicken with cooking spray and then place on the grill. Cook just until done, turning once, 7 to 8 min total.
    • Arrange on a round platter with a bowl of sweet chili sauce in the center for dipping.

    Notes

    These are great warm or at room temperature, so you’re set for a potluck, party or game day!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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    Recipe by Tara Teaspoon, original pub LHJ 6/14. Photo credit Johnny Miller. Food Stylist Christine Albano. Prop Stylist Elizabeth MacLennan

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    1. Mary Bench says

      July 16, 2018 at 5:29 pm

      Well, isn't this so pretty!?!

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    2. Marie says

      April 25, 2020 at 4:19 pm

      These chicken skewers are to die for! The combination and blend of spices is a party in your mouth and perfect with the sweet chili sauce!

      Reply

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