Dirty Bird Appetizer

This recipe is my attempt at clinging to the last threads of summer. Barbecue chicken, pineapple, fresh herbs and the tang of lime create a perfect bite. It is inspired by a dish I had in my hometown this summer called "The Dirty Bird."

Fresh pineapple is a must in this recipe. Word on the street is you can tell a pineapple is ripe if the bottom smells sweet. A sweet smelling bottom is what you want to go for here :) You can cheat by buying one that is already peeled and ready to go. I cut my pineapple into steaks and then cube it.

I've tried using both thighs and breasts and both are yummy. I sliced the breasts horizontally making it easier to put the bites together. You need a spicy barbecue sauce, any type will do.

Normally, I use the stems of the cilantro along with the leaves but in this recipe I pick the leaves off and use only them. They stick to the pineapple easily.