Grilled Asian-inspired Chicken Kabobs / Char Siu-esque Pork Kabobs

INGREDIENTS

Marinade:

• 2 lbs chicken tenderloins/thighs OR boneless pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp chinese five-spice powder
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 heaping tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp minced/grated ginger
• 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (or 1 tsp of ground peri-peri flakes, to taste)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• a few drops of red food coloring (IF USING PORK for char siu-esque appearance)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Make a marinade using the ingredients listed and then pour of your protein, using the red food color primarily if using pork for that char siu-esque appearance.
• Allow protein to marinade in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but 4-6 is optimal.
• Remove from fridge about 1 hour before grilling.
• Before grilling, assemble kabobs.
• Grill kabobs until desired doneness. I like a few crispy edges on mine!
• Enjoy!