Spicy Cajun Kabobs

1 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast
4 ounces fully cooked smoked sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
1 dash freshly ground white pepper

Preheat gas grill for 10 minutes or light charcoal and allow to burn down to a gray ash on top. Soak 12-inch bamboo skewers in water.

Remove fat from chicken and cut diagonally into 1/2 x 2-inch strips. Slice thicker areas in half horizontally so strips are uniform in thickness. Cut sausage into 1-inch chunks.

In small saucepan, heat olive oil, chili powder, thyme, cayenne, garlic and white pepper over very low heat about 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Cool slightly.

Dip chicken and sausage pieces into spice mixture. Thread, alternating chicken and sausage onto skewers. Grill over medium heat about 8 minutes, or until chicken is done and juices run clear.

Makes 3 servings.

Approximate values per serving: 299 calories, 22 g fat, 71 mg chol, 23 g protein, 2 g carbo, 1 g fiber, 426 mg sod, 67% calories from fat