How to Make Rosemary Chicken Skewers

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs are juicier and drumsticks are often less expensive.

Skin and debone 10 chicken thighs, then cut them into small skewable pieces.

Sprinkle the chicken with 1 tablespoon of chopped rosemary leaves, 0.5 tablespoon of coarse salt, 0.5 tablespoon of black pepper (optional), 1 teaspoon of red chili pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 0.5 tablespoon of paprika.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the chicken and mix until well coated.

Let the chicken sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.

Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 1 hour to prevent burning.

Cut red bell pepper into small pieces for skewering.

Skewer the chicken pieces, alternating with pieces of pineapple and red bell pepper.

Brush a griddle with a little olive oil and place the skewers on it.

Cook the skewers, flipping them a few times until the chicken is cooked through and the pineapple is caramelized.

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