Name: Sunshine Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 36 Kabobs
Ingredients: 1 tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp ground cumin; ¼ tsp chili powder; 2 tsp turmeric; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ¾ tsp ground ginger; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1½ lbs boneless chicken breast; ¾ ripe pineapple (cut into small wedges); 2 pints grape tomatoes; Cooking spray; Sweet Chili Sauce

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It’s all about presentation with these Sunshine Chicken Skewers. Marinated to take on a yellow color from turmeric, these kabobs look great arranged on a platter to look delicious and sunny!

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!

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

5 from 1 vote

Sunshine Chicken Skewers

Work Time

35 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

1 hr 45 mins

Simple skewers of chicken, pineapple and tomatoes become a work of art when arranged in a sunburst on the platter.

Yield: 36 Kabobs

Ingredients

1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp chili powder
2 tsp turmeric
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground ginger
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp 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.

Recipe Notes

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

Recipe by Tara Bench, original published in Ladies’ Home Journal June/14. Photo credit Johnny Miller. Food Stylist Christine Albano. Prop Stylist Elizabeth MacLennan