Sesame Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

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   I've always loved kabobs, they are just fun. They are a whole new presentation to some of the same stuff. Pineapple is also one of those foods that are a big hit at our house, probably one of the kids' favorite fruits. So when you can combine meat, fruit and veggies all in one, you've got a good thing going. Rice is a good way to stretch this, or all of the little chunks will just get nibbled away. 

   I took this idea from one of the recipe contest entries and changed it up a bit - I added the sesame oil because I bought it for another recipe and am determined to find a use for it. I also didn't have the couscous, so substituted rice. Why not? It turned out really good. Thanks for the inspiration.

Sesame Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1-20 oz. can pineapple chunks, drain juice, but reserve

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp. balsamic vinegar

2 tsp. garlic, minced

2 T. soy sauce

1/2 tsp. sesame oil

salt and pepper

green and/or red bell peppers, cut in wedges

medium onion, cut in wedges (quarter to a third depending on onion size)
cherry tomatoes (optional)

oil

2 cups rice

   Drain juice from pineapple can into plastic dish with lid for marinating or large plastic bag. Add Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, garlic, soy, sesame oil and salt and pepper. Cut chicken into 1 inch chunks and place in marinade. Reserve pineapple for later. Let marinade 12-24 hours.

   Soak skewers for 30 minutes if using bamboo. Prepare grill.

   Skewer chicken all together. Alternate bell pepper, pineapple and onions on remaining skewers. Brush lightly with oil.

   Cook chicken kabobs over medium heat turning every 5-8 minutes, total time no more than 25 minutes. Cook veggie kabobs over indirect heat, turning at 10 minutes until slightly charred and tender, total time no more than 30 minutes. Place over direct heat after removing chicken if needed to finish them off. Serve over rice with additional pineapple if desired. Serves 4-5.

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