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    Tropical Chipotle Chicken Skewers


    Source of Recipe


    rick

    Recipe Introduction


    servings 4
    points 5

    List of Ingredients




    3/4 c. low-sodium ketchup
    1/2 c. pineapple juice
    3 canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
    2 t. minced garlic
    1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
    1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2 -inch cubes
    32 (about 1 cup) ripe olives, whole, pitted
    1 c. cubed pineapple (1-inch)
    8 (12-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in warm water

    Recipe



    Process ketchup, pineapple juice, chilies and garlic in bowl of food processor. Stir in cilantro. Reserve 1 cup sauce for dipping.

    Pour remaining chipotle sauce into large bowl and combine with chicken. Cover, refrigerate to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.

    Prepare skewers by treading each with a ripe olive, pineapple chunk and a piece of marinated chicken. Repeat pattern 2 times, then finish each skewer with one more ripe olive.

    Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes, turning to cook evenly. Serve 2 skewers on each plate accompanied with 1/4 cup of dipping sauce.

    Makes 4 servings.

    Nutrition Information: 240 calories, 5g fat, 22g carb., 64mg chol., 2g fiber, 27g protein.

 

 

 


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