A Bronco Fans Pro Bowl Party Plan

The 2011 Pro Bowl makes it's appearance tomorrow in our Nation's 50th state. The NFL's annual all-star game will take place at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The FOX network will broadcast the game and Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick, and Terry Bradshaw will be the commentating trio. The Denver Broncos will send 2 representatives to Hawaii this year, Champ Bailey and Brandon Lloyd. Coaching the two sides are Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC and Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots for the AFC.

With the economy being what it is though, not everyone can pony up the dough to take a trip across the Pacific to witness this event. So why not throw your own shindig and invite your football friends over for some festivities. Sort of a pre-Super Bowl run through so to speak. And...since the game is in Hawaii, I thought a little tropical flavor might be a good theme. You know, something even Horvil Tiki's grandfather Albino Crab wouldn't say no to. So put on a Jimmy Buffet CD, get out the Parrot Heads, set up the Tiki torches and fire up the grill. It's time to party!

First up is a dish that you can sink your teeth into. Don't forget to double the recipe if the neighbors show up.

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes

• 1 (20 1/3 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks

• 2/3 cup soy sauce

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil

• 1 1/3 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 1/3 teaspoons garlic powder

• 2 2/3 teaspoons ground ginger

• 1 1/3 teaspoons dry mustard

• 1/3 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

• 1 1/3 large green pepper, 1 inch pieces

• 16 medium mushrooms

• 24 cherry tomatoes

• 1 1/3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions:

Place the chicken in large shallow dish. Drain pineapple, keep 1/2 cup juice. Set the pineapple aside and mix the juice with the soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, ground ginger, dry mustard and pepper in a small pan. Bring the mixture to a boil over the stove. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour this marinade over chicken, then cover and chill for 1 hour.