Posted on August 17, 2011
Chicken & Pineapple Skewers with Pineapple Sweet & Sour Sauce
Paying homage to '50s and '60s Tiki culture, a faux-Polynesian trend that lives on in themed bars across the globe, this tropical appetizer offers a tinge of Tiki taste without the high fat or refined sugar.
By Jeanette Hurt | Photo: Yvonne Duivenvoorden
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tbsp ginger, freshly grated, divided
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 lb fresh pineapple, cubed
- 12 cherry tomatoes
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a large bowl, whisk together onions, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and ginger. Add chicken and cover, leaving it to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
- If you’re using an indoor grill, preheat the grill to high or heat a medium-sized pan on your stovetop over high heat for at least 3 minutes. Drain chicken, discarding marinade, and using 12 skewers of about 6 inches in length, alternate cubes of chicken with cubes of pineapple, capping each skewer off with 1 cherry tomato. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until browned.
Nutrients per skewer: Calories 60, Total Fat: 1 g, Sat. Fat: 0 g, Carbs: 4 g, Fiber: 0 g, Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 8 g, Sodium: 120 mg, Cholesterol: 20 mg
Nutritional Bonus:
Sweet and tart, pineapple is a great source of vitamin C, which promotes a healthy immune system and helps prevent colds, flus and other infections.
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