Lime Chicken Kabobs

When I think of the summer, I think of the grill...and now, these Kabobs. They are so tasty and way easy to make. You can also substitute shrimp for the chicken...yum!

Lime Chicken Kabobs

{Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen}

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 medium red onion, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 20oz can pineapple chunks

3 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces

Skewers

Marinade

2/3 cup vegetable oil

3 limes, juiced

2 Tbl vinegar

1 Tbl sugar

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

In a small bowl whisk oil, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, and crushed red pepper

In a re-sealable plastic bag, combine bell pepper, onion, pineapple, and chicken. Pour lime mixture over chicken mixture; seal bag, and place in the refrigerator to for 4 to 6 hours to marinate

Heat grill to 350 to 400 degrees F

If you are using wooden skewers, soak them for about an hour before placing them on the grill so they dont burn

Using tongs, remove chicken, vegetable pieces, pineapple and shrimp from marinade, discarding the marinade. Onto the skewers, thread 1 piece of chicken; 1 piece of pepper, 1 piece of onion, and 1 piece of pineapple, alternating to fill the skewer
Place chicken kabobs on the grill, cover with grill lid, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked throughout, with no pink center, turning once
Remove skewers from grill and serve immediately