Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers

Ingredients:
Marinade:
Honey
Soy sauce or tamari
Sambal oelek
Oil
Lime peel
Lime juice
Garlic
Ginger

Skewers:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fat trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
½ pineapple, cut into 1" chunks
Lime wedges (optional)
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Directions:
To make the sauce: In a blender, combine the honey, soy sauce or tamari, sambal oelek, oil, lime peel, lime juice, garlic, and ginger. Blend until smooth. Remove ⅓ cup of the marinade to a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve as a sauce.
To make the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken and the remaining marinade. Toss well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Preheat the grill to medium high. Alternately thread 2 pieces of chicken onto skewers, folding the pieces over if they are too long and thin, with 1 piece of pineapple until all of the chicken and pineapple has been used.
Grill the skewers, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the juices run clear. (Lower the heat or move the skewers to a cooler part of the grill if the chicken is browning too fast.)
Transfer the skewers to a platter and drizzle with the reserved sauce. Garnish the platter with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs (if desired).
Makes 4 servings