This Coconut Pineapple Shrimp Skewers are sweet, lightly spicy, and a citrus rich recipe perfect for your next back yard party or BBQ event. Simple and easy to make this easy to follow recipe will be a hit at your next barbecue party.
Ingredients:
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1 bottle Coconut Pineapple Sparkling Ice
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½ cup olive oil + extra to brush pineapple
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2 teaspoons harissa paste or other spicy chili sauce (like Siracha)
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 ¼ - 1 ½ lbs. chicken tenders
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1 fresh pineapple – peeled, cut into 1½" chunks
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2 cups cooked rice
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Toasted coconut for garnish, optional
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Cilantro for garnish, optional
Special Equipment:
- 16 Wooden skewers for grilling
Instructions:
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In large shallow baking dish combine Coconut Pineapple Sparkling Ice, olive oil, harissa, salt and stir to combine. Reserve 1/3 cup marinade for basting
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Add chicken tenders, turning to coat. Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours
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Meanwhile, soak 16 wooden skewers in water
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String marinated chicken on 8 wooden skewers
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String pineapple on remaining skewers and brush with olive oil
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Heat grill to medium high
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Grill chicken and pineapple on two separate parts of grill. Grill chicken for 4 – 6 minutes per side (depending on thickness and heat)
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Remove to platter and baste with reserved marinade
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Grill pineapple until slightly caramelized see.. BBQ 101 Grilling Veggies and Fruits
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Serve with cooked rice
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Garnish with cilantro and toasted coconut if desired
