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Jerk Chicken Skewers

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This dish with all the vibrant heat of summer combines a warm spice blend with red bell pepper, onion and pineapple chunks. Plus, it can be made on the grill or in the oven.

Ingredients
For the marinade:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pineapple juice
5 cloves garlic , minced
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 jalapeno pepper, ribbed and chopped
6 scallions, chopped
1 pinch cinnamon
For the skewers
1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 cups pineapple, roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into large 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into large sections
Fresh cilantro, optional for serving

Directions
Add the oil, pineapple juice, garlic, maple syrup, lime juice, soy sauce, thyme, salt, nutmeg, allsprice, ginger, jalapeno, scallions and cinnamon to a food processor or blender and combine on medium speed until no large chunks remain and everything is well blended.
Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and add them to a large prep bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the chopped chicken and toss to combine. Reserve the rest of the marinade for grilling, and cover and marinade in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, but up to overnight.
Once the chicken is done marinating, spray 8 10-inch metal skewers with cooking spray. Next, skewer the chicken, bell pepper, onion and pineapple onto each skewer, I like to alternate mine.
Brush the remaining marinade over top of the skewers.
Spray your cool grill with cooking spray to avoid the chicken from sticking. Next, heat the grill to 400 degrees. Once the grill is heated, add the jerk chicken skewers to the grill and cook 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Once finished, remove from kabobs and serve topped with fresh cilantro.

Recipes reprinted courtesy of Savory Experiments.

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