Spicy Pomegranate Pineapple Chicken Skewers

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Barbeques are a staple of the summer. There is seriously nothing better than getting together with family and friends in your backyard on a sunny summer day. The kids burn off energy running around playing, the men drink beer by the grill, and you laugh with your girlfriends on the deck. It is simply perfect. That is why I absolutely love these spicy pomegranate pineapple chicken skewers. They are easy to make and are like a delicious summertime explosion in your mouth. Amazing!

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these spicy pomegranate pineapple chicken skewers are like a delicious summertime explosion in your mouth. Easy to make and absolutely amazing!

I am crazy excited to serve these at a cookout we’re having in July. See, something kind of magical is happening: all of our close friends are finally going to be on the same schedule! 8 kids, 6 moves, and multiple shift changes later and we are all going to have weekends off and none of my girlfriends will be pregnant! (Not that we don’t love babies but let’s be fair, summer and pregnancy aren’t the most fun.) That makes this upcoming BBQ extra special to me. I can’t wait to have all of our families together relaxing and enjoying the sunshine, company, and these delicious skewers! Frankly, putting food on a stick automatically makes it tastier and more fun.

 

these spicy pomegranate pineapple chicken skewers are like a delicious summertime explosion in your mouth. Easy to make and absolutely amazing!

these spicy pomegranate pineapple chicken skewers are like a delicious summertime explosion in your mouth. Easy to make and absolutely amazing!

These spicy pomegranate pineapple chicken skewers are like a delicious summertime explosion in your mouth. Easy to make and absolutely amazing!

These spicy pomegranate pineapple chicken skewers are like a delicious summertime explosion in your mouth. Easy to make and absolutely amazing!

 

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So, let’s get on to making these babies.

Ingredients

** Recipe makes about 15 skewers

Step 1

Soak your wooden skewers in water. This will keep them from burning on the grill.

Step 2

While your skewers are soaking, prepare your food for the skewers. Cube your chicken breasts and it using a whole pineapple, cut it into pieces as well.

Step 3

Remove your skewers from the water. Begin adding your chicken and pineapple to them starting with the chicken. Alternate between placing pieces of chicken and pineapple until you have filled your skewer.

Note:

  • Ours held about 4 pieces of chicken and 3 pieces of pineapple on each skewer.

Step 4

Place finished skewers in a single layer on a large cookie sheet.

Step 5

Pour some Pomegranate Chipotle Sauce over your skewers and use a brush to coat.

Tip:

  • This sauce can be very spicy so you may want to use sparingly if serving to kids.

Step 6

Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes per side over medium heat.

 

These spicy pomegranate pineapple chicken skewers are like a delicious summertime explosion in your mouth. Easy to make and absolutely amazing!

These spicy pomegranate pineapple chicken skewers are like a delicious summertime explosion in your mouth. Easy to make and absolutely amazing!

Step 7

These are great served with a salad of mixed greens topped with blackberries and raspberry vinaigrette.

 

These spicy pomegranate pineapple chicken skewers are like a delicious summertime explosion in your mouth. Easy to make and absolutely amazing!

These spicy pomegranate pineapple chicken skewers are like a delicious summertime explosion in your mouth. Easy to make and absolutely amazing!

This meal absolutely screams summer. It is perfect for a BBQ or for an easy summer dinner when simply don’t feel like slaving in a hot kitchen. The part is you get a ton of flavor easily just from the delicious sauce. Finish your cookout off with these delicious and healthy frozen raspberry pops! What are your favorite summertime recipes? Let me know in the comments (links are totally encouraged)!

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Healthy Raspberry Pops

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It’s no secret that grandparents love spoiling their grandchildren. You may even look at your parents sometimes and think, “Where was this when I was a kid?” However, some of their indulgences may be ruining your waistline. For example, in our house, the grandparents are always sending treats and candies home with us for the kids. It is a super sweet gesture that is greatly appreciated by the kiddos. On the other hand, I regulate how many sweets our kids get so hubs usually eats a good chunk of the sweets sent home. Grandma recently sent a box of push-pops home with us and, of course, the kids loved them! These were the top request whenever allowed to have a treat or dessert. With summer coming up I wanted to come up with a cool treat that I wouldn’t feel guilty about letting them have (or about indulging in myself) so I came up with these ridiculously easy healthy raspberry pops. These seriously take 2 ingredients, freeze, and you’re done!

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Here is a cool treat that you won't feel guilty about eating! These ridiculously easy healthy raspberry pops are the perfect sweet-tooth indulgence.

Also, you don’t have to have any fancy appliances to do this.  I don’t own an electric mixer of any kind (this is not true anymore since I received a KitchenAid stand mixer for Christmas! Yay!) or a food processor.  I do have ice pop molds, but you don’t even have to have those.  You can use paper cups, ice cube trays, or whatever you have handy.  Don’t let a lack of modern conveniences keep you from making this delicious treat.

 

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Here is a cool treat that you won't feel guilty about eating! These ridiculously easy healthy raspberry pops are the perfect sweet-tooth indulgence.

Ingredients

Step 1

Blend all of the raspberries in your blender until liquefied. I used the smoothie setting on mine.

Note:

  • If you don’t have a blender you can totally mash up the raspberries by hand using a ladle and a bowl. You won’t get as smooth of a consistency but the pops will still be super tasty!

Step 2

Add your yogurt to the blender and continue to pulse until well mixed.

Note:

  • Again, if you don’t have a blender, no worries! Simply mix well in a bowl using a wooden spoon.

 

Here is a cool treat that you won't feel guilty about eating! These ridiculously easy healthy raspberry pops are the perfect sweet-tooth indulgence.

Step 3

Pour into ice pop molds and freeze overnight.

Tip:

  • If you’d like to sweeten these up more, add 1 cup of sugar during step 2.  I didn’t and the kids still loved them but they do have a slightly more tart taste because of the raspberries. Also, keep in mind that adding sugar diminishes how healthy the pops are.

 

Here is a cool treat that you won't feel guilty about eating! These ridiculously easy healthy raspberry pops are the perfect sweet-tooth indulgence.

Here is a cool treat that you won't feel guilty about eating! These ridiculously easy healthy raspberry pops are the perfect sweet-tooth indulgence.

Recipe Makes

Roughly 10 pops depending on the size of your molds. If using small paper cups for this recipe you will have more.

Now you have a delicious and healthy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth without blowing your calories. You can also let kiddos indulge. This is so much healthier than anything you get off the ice cream truck! (Although, those sno-cones are super yummy!) Feel free to mix up the flavors too! Use different fruits and yogurts to make some custom flavors your family will love. You could even have a taste competition to see who invents the best pops! Looking for more guilt-free recipes? Try these Lemon-Dill Cucumber Chips!

 

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Freezer-Friendly Chicken Nuggets

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These freezer-friendly chicken nuggets are extra crispy and way healthier than what you’ll get in a drive-thru. Find out how easy they are to make below!

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These freezer-friendly chicken nuggets are extra crispy and way healthier than what you’ll get in a drive-thru.

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Chicken nuggets are like the ultimate kids food. It’s as though they are born with this innate love for them. Can you blame them? Chicken nuggets are delicious! Unfortunately, most of the ones you get at a restaurant or buy in the frozen section of the grocery store aren’t very healthy for you.

Instead of cutting them out of your meals altogether, keep the delicious convenience food in your arsenal of quick meals by making your own.

 

Freezer-Friendly Chicken Nuggets Ingredients

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Line baking pans with foil and spray with a non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Cut up chicken breasts into roughly 1 inch pieces.  (Don’t worry if they aren’t exact.)

Step 3

In a separate bowl from your beaten eggs, combine panko bread crumbs and seasonings.

Step 4

Dip each piece of chicken in your eggs (allowing excess to run off) and then roll in bread crumb mixture.  Repeat a second time and place on prepared baking sheet.

**The extra coat is what makes them extra crispy!

 

These freezer-friendly chicken nuggets are extra crispy and way healthier than what you’ll get in a drive-thru.

Step 5

Once one pan is full of nuggets, bake for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Continue steps 4 and 5 until all of your nuggets are cooked.

This recipe makes roughly 75 nuggets depending on how evenly your pieces are cut.

 

How to Freeze Chicken Nuggets

To freeze, place in a large Ziploc freezer bag and store in your freezer. You can pull out only the amount you need later and continue storing the rest in the freezer until needed. Don’t forget to label them!

How to Reheat Freezer-Friendly Chicken Nuggets

They can be reheated in the microwave or (to retain their crispness) reheat in the oven at 300 degrees for 10 minutes or until warmed throughout.

 

These freezer-friendly chicken nuggets are extra crispy and way healthier than what you’ll get in a drive-thru.

These freezer-friendly chicken nuggets are extra crispy and way healthier than what you’ll get in a drive-thru.

 

Yield: About 75 Nuggets

Freezer-Friendly Chicken Nuggets

Freezer-Friendly Chicken Nuggets
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Bag of Frozen Chicken Breasts (defrosted)
  • 6 Beaten Eggs
  • 4 Cups Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp. Garlic Pepper
  • Dash of Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Line baking pans with foil and spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Cut up chicken breasts into roughly 1 inch pieces.  (Don’t worry if they aren’t exact.)
  3. In a separate bowl from your beaten eggs, combine panko bread crumbs and seasonings.
  4. Dip each piece of chicken in your eggs (allowing excess to run off) and then roll in bread crumb mixture.  Repeat a second time and place on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Once one pan is full of nuggets, bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Continue steps 4 and 5 until all of your nuggets are cooked.
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These freezer-friendly chicken nuggets are extra crispy and way healthier than what you’ll get in a drive-thru.

When you make these freezer-friendly chicken nuggets you don’t have to sacrifice convenience for healthy food. You can have both! They will last at least a month properly stored in the freezer and get lunch on the table in minutes. Once you are comfortable making these you can start playing around with the flavors. Add a dry barbeque rub to the breading mix or create some heat by adding Cajun spices. Get creative and find your family’s favorite flavors!

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