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Bacon-Wrapped Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs

Embarrassing fact: My husband showed me for the first time last week how to turn on the BBQ grill.  I know, I know-it’s not like climbing Mount Everest to push a button and turn on some heat.  Feel free to judge, but this is coming from someone who also had never pumped gas into a car for the first time until I got married.  🙂

I’m totally at ease in the kitchen, but when it comes to outdoor barbecuing, I’m a pansy.  It could be because the hubby and I have this wonderful deal that if I get the food ready, he’ll grill it.

I’m proud to announce, though, that I’ve conquered another fear and I’ll never again be intimidated by the mean green grilling machine on our back patio.

I’ll warn you, though, that this meal takes a little forethought and preparation.  I admit to some occasional grumbling while skewering like a mad woman, only because I usually put it off until late at night.  But I always completely forget the slight inconvenience once the savory treasures hit my taste buds the next day.  This is some of the best grilled grub I have ever had the privilege of putting into my mouth.  No exaggeration.

The homemade Teriyaki Sauce is a must!  Seriously, I’ve never had a better sauce-homemade or store-bought, and the stuff literally only takes minutes to make.

 

{BACON-WRAPPED TERIYAKI 
CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE SKEWERS}
Originally from Our Best Bites
Makes approximately 8-10 skewers
 
8 ounces bacon (not thick-sliced)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (16-ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 recipe Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki Sauce:
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 t. ground ginger
1/4 t. black pepper
1 T. cornstarch
1 T. cold water
To make the Teriyaki Sauce: Combine sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a small saucepan.  Bring to a  boil over medium-high heat.  While the soy sauce mixture is heating, whisk together cornstarch and cold water.  When the soy sauce mixture comes to a full boil, whisk in cornstarch mixture and stir sauce until thickened and clear.  Remove from heat and allow to cool.
For the kabobs:
  • If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for a little while prior to preparing the kabobs. This will prevent extra charring of the sticks when grilling.  I forgot to do this…thus the very black sticks.
  • Cut the bacon into thirds. Count how many pieces you have and then keep that in mind when cutting up the chicken breasts.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces; you’ll want roughly as many pieces of chicken as you have of bacon.
  • Drain the pineapple and place in a bowl.  Set up a workstation with kabob skewers, chicken, bacon, and pineapple, plus a shallow dish, cookie sheet, or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag for marinating the skewers.
  • Wrap a piece of bacon around a piece of chicken and poke the skewer through it.  Push the meat all the way to the bottom.  Top with a pineapple chunk.  Repeat the process so there are three pieces of bacon-wrapped chicken on the skewer and two pineapple chunks.  Do the same for your remaining skewers.  I ran out of bacon, but still just skewered the chicken and pineapple at the end.
  • Place the skewers on a cookie sheet lined with foil.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of Teriyaki Sauce and pour the remaining sauce over the chicken.  Marinate for 4-8  hours (I let it sit overnight).
  • If you choose to cook these on a grill, preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees F).  Place skewers on grill and baste with reserved Teriyaki Sauce.  Cook for 7 minutes, turn, baste, and cook for another 7 minutes, approximately.
  • To cook these in the oven, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.  Cook for 20 minutes, turning and basting once.
These are fantastic!  I hope you’ll give them a try!

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  1. These look amazing. I might just have to add them to my weekly menu next week!!!

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  2. These look so good! I love anything that has pineapple :) And don't feel badly about the BBQ... I also admit that I don't know how to turn it on (I'm a bit afraid too.)

  3. This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
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  7. Christine, your kabobs look absolutely wonderful! What a perfect combination of flavors. Pinning this for sure. Visiting from the On Display Monday party. Pleased to "meet" you!

    Jenn/Rook No. 17

  13. Found on Dessert Now Dinner Later :) these sound delish!

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    Not Your Average Super Moms!

  16. Oh my gosh, these look absolutely AMAZING! They were a huge hit at my link party this weekend, so thanks for sharing them! In case you didn't see it earlier, I featured this on my blog today! I'm stopping by to pin and to let you know you can grab a Featured button if you don't already have one! http://practicallyfunctional.net/2013/06/7-creative-ideas-4/

  17. Thanks for linking these up at last week's On Display Linky Party - you were featured!! Swing by and check it out and link up again http://www.ffflinkypals.blogspot.com/2013/06/on-display-link-party-7.html ! My 4 year old saw the picture of the skewers and said "that looks like a great restaurant!" He is your newest fan--me too!

    Heather may
    http://www.frugalfitfamily.com

  20. These look fabulous! I love kabobs, and my kids think they are so fun. They are so fun and grilling outside is perfect for keeping the house cool in the summer. The flavors you have going are winners and would be a hit at my house :) Love it! Krista @ A Handful of Everything

  21. Delicious!!! Can't wait to try these!

    Stopping by from the Party in Polka Dots!
    Beth
    www.structureinanunstructuredlife.com

  23. This is like all of my favorite things combined into one! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #18!

    ~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
    www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com

  24. Grilled pineapple has become an obsession with me. Thanks for bringing these by What'd You Do This Weekend?

    We're having a Burger Bash June 29 - July 3 to get ready for the 4th. Come on over.

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
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