Jamaican Jerk-Kabobs

WendyMaq's Note:

Adapted to serve 4 from South Beach Diet Online. Phase 1. This needs to marinate for 30 minutes, which is not included in the preparation and cooking time.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, and cut into 24 chunks
• 2 green onions
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 red bell peppers, cut in 1 inch pieces

Directions:

1. In a blender at high speed, blend onions, chile, ginger, vinegar, allspice, thyme, salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil until combined.
2. Place Chicken chunks in a zip-tight plastic bag with marinade, turning to coat.
3. Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, toss red pepper pieces with remaining olive oil in small bowl.
5. Preheat the broiler or grill with rack close to heat source.
6. On 4 metal skewers, alternately thread chicken and red pepper.
7. Brush Kabobs with any remaining marinade.
8. Cook a total of ten minutes, turning once, or until chicken is n o longer pink inside.

Reviews

[tracytrebilcox]

This was outstanding! I didn't have any jalepenos, but I do have pequins so I used those instead, but with the olive oil, it got rid of most of the heat but kept the flavor of the chilies. Even the most tender-tongued of my family loved this recipe. It was even better the next day.

[ClaireRuth]

I wasn't really sure how this was going to turn out when I first mixed up the marinade. It smelled and tasted weird to me. I added in some additional olive oil and also some crushed red pepper to spice it up a bit. I was still pretty hesitant when I pulled the bowl out of the fridge to grill it, but it ended up being really good! It's definitely something I'll make again.