Hawaiian Chicken + Bacon Skewers

A summer favorite and we're almost in that season! There's no better way to celebrate the sun feeling like you're in the tropics with nice Hawaiian chicken and a pina colada in hand! Grilled to perfection for the best crispiness of sweet pineapple and chicken flavors.

Gather Ingredients:

Chicken Marinade:

• 2 lbs boneless chicken breast, cubed

• 3 tbsp soya sauce

• 3 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1/2 tsp ginger

• 1/2 tsp garlic

  
  

Skewers:

• 12 bamboo skewers soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

• 4 assorted bell peppers, diced into decent sizes

• 2 red onions, sliced

• 1 lb bacon, cut each strip of bacon in half

• 1/2 pineapple, cored + sliced

• olive oil

Beef/Zucchini/Tomato:

Beef Marinade:

• 2 angus beef steaks, diced into thick chunks

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 cup soya sauce

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

• 2 tbsp dried basil

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

  *marinate for at least 1hr-overnight to lock-in flavors!

Veggies:

• 1 zucchini, sliced

• 1 pack of cherry tomatoes

• 1 yellow onion, sliced* then continue to follow the assembly instructions below, with your alternative ingredients!

Let's Get Mixing:

1. Place Chicken in a large mixing bowl or a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Gather marinade ingredients and pour onto the chicken, mix well. Marinate for 1-2 hours or overnight for best results.

2. Soak your skewers for at least 30 minutes beforehand.

3. Heat grill or oven to 350 degrees. Brush olive oil onto the grill plate or in a shallow baking dish to avoid sticking.

4. Take bamboo skewers out of the water and dry them on a paper towel.

5. Assemble the skewers, starting with an onion as the base. Get creative and have fun with it. Folding the bacon also helps secure the bacon strip in place. I usually stack mine like this: onion, chicken, pepper, pineapple, bacon, chicken, pepper, pineapple, onion - and repeat.

6. Grill or bake for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.

7. Let skewers rest while you prep the pairings - and ENJO