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Maple-Glazed Chicken Kabobs with Sweet Jalapeño Salsa

Kabobs with some kaboom! These Maple-Glazed Chicken Skewers hit the heat with a side of jalapeño salsa. Balance it out with a side of our sweet Bourbon and Brown Sugar Grillin’ Beans®.

  • Prep Time

    20 Mins

  • Cook Time

    20 Mins

  • Serves

    6

Grilled chicken skewers and baked beans on an oval blue and white swirl pattern plate

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Ingredients

Serves: 6
  • 1 can (22 oz) Bush's® Bourbon and Brown Sugar Grillin’ Beans®
  • Kabobs
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 6 Wooden or metal skewers (recommend metal)
  • Glaze
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • Salsa
  • ½ fresh pineapple, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 jalapeños

Optional Toppings

Sweet Chili Sauce

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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    Prep Kabobs

    Slice each chicken breast into 6 even pieces. Create kabobs by threading chicken onto skewers until all pieces are used. Tip: If using wooden skewers, soak in cold water for at least 1 hour before use to prevent burning.

    • Chicken breasts

    • Skewers

  2. 2
    Make Glaze

    In small sauce pan, combine syrup, soy sauce and pineapple juice. Bring mixture to boil, continue stirring until mixture is reduced. Remove from heat and set glaze aside for later use.

    • Syrup

    • Soy sauce

    • Pineapple juice

  3. 3
    MIX SALSA

    In small bowl, mix together pineapple, cilantro, onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Set aside.

    • Pineapple

    • Cilantro

    • Onion

    • Vinegar

    • Sugar

    • Salt

    • Pepper

  4. 4
    GRILL

    Set clean, well-oiled grill to medium-high heat. When grill is hot, using tongs cook jalapeños 3 minutes on each side or until dark and roasted. Remove from grill and set aside to cool.

    • Jalapeños

  5. 5
    FINISH SALSA

    Once cool, remove seeds from jalapeños and chop. Add to salsa and mix well.

    • 6
      GRILL

      Place kabobs on grill using tongs. With basting brush, cover each side of kabob with glaze. Cook 5-7 minutes on each side or until internal temperature is at least 165°F. Remove kabobs from grill and place on platter.

      • 7
        GARNISH

        With spoon, add layer of salsa on top of each kabob. Garnish with drizzle of sweet chili sauce, as desired. Be sure to remove all ingredients from skewers before eating.

        • Salsa

        • Sweet chili sauce

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        SERVE

        Serve with Bush's® Bourbon and Brown Sugar Grillin’ Beans®.

        • 1 can of beans

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