This was a really good dinner! Light and bursting with flavor!

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup Italian salad dressing , divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 medium red onions, quartered
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
Savory Rice Pilaf, recipe follows

In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, garlic, lemon juice, brown sugar and pepper.
In a large resealable plastic bag, add half of the salad dressing mixture. Add the chicken breast , seal and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate the remaining salad dressing mixture for basting.
In another resealable plastic bag , combine the olive oil, garlic salt and rosemary; add vegetablesand toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 1-4 hours.
Drain and discard marinades. On metal or soaked wooden skewers , alternately thread chicken and vegetables. Grill kabobs , uncovered , over medium-hot heat for 12-15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting occasionally with reserved salad dressing mixture.
Serve with Savory rice pilaf.

Savory Rice Pilaf
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups uncooked regular long grain rice
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
Stir in rice. Cook 5 minutes stirring frequently. Stir in broth, salt, pepper and parsley.
Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice;reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 16 minutes (do not lift cover or stir) ;remove from heat. Leave cover on and let steam about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. You will have perfectly cooked rice! Serve with kabobs and enjoy!

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Jennifer

"Every Saint Has A Past,
Every Sinner Has A Future"

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Edited by 2864590 at 06/30/2009 7:34 PM PDT

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Edited by 2864590 at 07/02/2009 2:00 PM PDT