Johnny Jalapeno's Grilled Firesticks

Name: Johnny Jalapeno's Grilled Firesticks
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons black pepper; 2 Tbsps brown sugar; 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 59 milliliters fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley, use just 1 Tbsp for dried herbs); 1 Tbsp garlic powder; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and quartered; 1 Tbsp lime juice; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, peeled and quartered; 1 Tbsps onion powder; 1 Tbsps dried oregano leaves; 1 Tbsp paprika; 1 fresh pineapple, cubed (optional); 118 milliliters plain yogurt; 1 Tbsps salt; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed (or pork tenderloin or steak); 2 Tbsps fiery spice blend seasoning; 1 Tbsps dried thyme leaves; 0 teaspoons white pepper; 8 wooden skewers

Johnny Jalapeno's Grilled Firesticks might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 3. One portion of this dish contains around 38g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 506 calories. This recipe covers 46% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. Head to the store and pick up pepper, onion, yogurt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the plain yogurt you could follow this main course with the 5-Minute Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.

Instructions

Mix all ingredients and keep in an airtight container.CHICKEN: In a medium bowl (or Ziploc bag), mix chicken pieces with chicken ingredients listed. Toss to coat, cover and refrigerate 2-24 hours.Meanwhile, place the quartered jalapenos and cubed onion in a little olive oil to soak. Toss together with some salt & pepper and set aside. You can leave them loosely covered on the counter.Soak wood skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

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Salt And Pepper

Jalapeno Pepper

Olive Oil

Whole Chicken

Onion

Water

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Remove the jalapenos and onion from the oil, shaking off excess. Reserve the oil for the grill.To the skewers, place a piece of chicken, then a jalapeno, then a cubed layer of the onion (then pineapple chunks if using). Repeat to fill up skewers.

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Pineapple Chunks

Jalapeno Pepper

Whole Chicken

Onion

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Skewers

Grill

Brush grill rack with reserved oil and then place skewers onto the grill about 4-6 inches away from coals and cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with any remaining oil, until chicken is cooked through.

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Whole Chicken

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Serve with sauce.

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Recommended wine: Cava, Grenache, Shiraz

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