Johnny Jalapeno's Grilled Firesticks

Ingredients

Sauce

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley, use just 1 Tbsp for dried herbs)
• 1 teaspoon dried mint

Firey Spice Blend

• 1-2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Chicken

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
• 2 tablespoons firey spice blend seasoning
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Skewers

• 8 wooden skewers
• 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and quartered
• 1 small onion, peeled and quartered

Directions

1. 1

   SAUCE: Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend well. Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

2. 2

   FIREY SPICE BLEND: Mix all ingredients and keep in an airtight container.

3. 3

   CHICKEN: In a medium bowl (or ziploc bag), mix chicken pieces with chicken ingredients listed. Toss to coat, cover and refrigerate 2-24 hours.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, place the quartered jalepenos 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.

5. 5

   Soak wood skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Remove the jalepenos and onion from the oil, shaking off excess. Reserve the oil for the grill.

6. 6

   To the skewers, place a piece of chicken, then a jalepeno, then a cubed layer of the onion (then pineapple chunks if using). Repeat to fill up skewers.

7. 7

   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. Serve with sauce.