Fruits usually pair well with chicken and in this recipe we’ve given you a great way to sweeten up your chicken breasts. This combination of chicken, fruits and sweet veggies goes especially well with flavourful dishes like our Stuffed Zucchini (anytime) and our Fruity Cashew Quinoa (post-workout).
Fruity Chicken Skewers
Serving size: Serves 1 large or 2 small Preparation time: 10 min. Preparation Time, 15 min. Cooking Time
Ingredients
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Bamboo skewer sticks
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Boneless skinless chicken breast (1-inch cubed), 6 oz (170 g)
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Pineapple (1-inch cubed), 3 pieces
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Apple (core removed, 1-inch cubed), 3 pieces
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Red pepper (cut into large pieces), 3 pieces
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Onion (cut into large pieces), 3 pieces
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Butter (melted), 1 tbsp
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Ginger, ½ tsp
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Salt, ¼ tsp
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Chili powder, ¼ tsp
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F
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Carefully slide ingredients onto the skewer using lots of chicken. (For example, chicken-pineapple-chicken-apple-chicken-red pepper-chicken-onion-chicken). Continue making skewers until the chicken is used up
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Combine melted butter, ginger, salt and chili powder in a small bowl
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Place the skewers on a baking tray or in a casserole dish and then brush with the butter mixture on all sides
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Place skewers in the oven and bake until chicken is cooked through (12-15 minutes).
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You can check the doneness of the chicken by tearing a piece in half.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Serves 1 large or 2 small.
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Variations and options
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For a lower-calorie meal, substitute fruit with vegetables. Zucchini and garlic are great options. For a more tenderized and flavorful meat, marinate the skewers for a couple of hours (or over night) in a mixture of 2 tablespoons oil, 3 tablespoons acidic juice (lemon, lime or orange), ½ teaspoon ginger and salt and pepper to taste.
