A Spring Recipe to Sooth the Soul

Spring is right around the corner, and that means lots of outdoor activities with the family. It is important to remember to continue a healthy lifestyle for both patients and their families, and we’re serving up recipes that not only embrace the spirit of spring, but keep everyone feeling healthy.

Spring is a time where everything is fresh and new, and the perfect season to kick-off a healthy lifestyle change or continue on with a healthy outlook on life. Break out the BBQ pit and get ready to serve up some fun with our light and delicious skewered shrimp and chicken recipe. Skewers make any meal a treat for the whole family and make a great meal even more fun. The sauce that accompanies these skewers is simply the best and will have your whole family talking. Who doesn’t love a meal that is delicious and gets the family together at the table?

Just because you’ve decided to embrace a healthier way of life doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor. This recipe is truly the best of both worlds, offering a low calorie meal that embodies the essence of the season. A perfect appetizer or main dish, this recipe is as versatile as you are. Perfect for parties or just for a casual evening at home, we recommend grabbing your loved ones and dining al fresco to enjoy everything that Spring has to offer.

Take the time to embrace the chance to start fresh. Having cancer doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy life’s simple pleasures, and our shrimp and chicken skewers definitely count as an enjoyable meal meant to bring families closer together. Simply put, this is one recipe that is a standout winner in our book.

Skewered Shrimp, Chicken, and Pineapple with Honey-Orange Dipping Sauce

Serving size: 8

Per Serving (approximate)

Calories

200

Total Fat

2 g

Ingredients

For skewers:

12 large shrimp (31-40 count, about 6 ounces) cleaned, de-veined, tails on

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes

2 cups pineapple chunks

2 tablespoons pineapple juice

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Wooden skewers, soaked in water

For sauce:

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

1 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons honey

1 dash pepper

To prepare skewers:

Thread shrimp, chicken, and pineapple on water-soaked wooden skewers, alternating shrimp and chicken with pineapple chunks. Place in shallow dish and sprinkle with pineapple juice.

Heat grill to medium. Place skewers on grill surface and sprinkle with garlic salt.

Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and chicken is completely cooked through. Remove from grill to a serving platter.

To prepare sauce:

Dissolve cornstarch in lemon juice.

In a small saucepan, stir together orange juice, honey, and pepper. Bring to a boil and stir in cornstarch mixture.

Cook 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.

Serve skewers with dipping sauce.