Spicy Jerk Chicken Kebabs

Total Time: 24 hrs 8 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon whole allspice
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 4 whole cloves
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• 8 garlic cloves
• 3 large shallots, peeled and cut in half
• 3 inches piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups cubed pineapple (about 1 medium)
• 1 1/2 cups red bell peppers, 1 inch pieces (about 1 large)
• 1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, 1 inch pieces (about 1 large)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• cooking spray

Recipe

• 1 preparation.
• 2 heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. add first 3 ingredients to pan; cook for 1 minute or until lightly toasted and fragrant.
• 3 place spices, brown sugar, and next 9 ingredients (through jalapeño) in a blender; process until smooth. combine spice mixture and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning occasionally. it is better if you marinate overnight.
• 4 prepare grill.
• 5 remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. thread chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers alternately onto each of 8 (12-inch) skewers. brush reserved marinade onto pineapple and bell peppers. sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. place kebabs on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. grill 8 minutes or until chicken is done.