Jerked Chicken and Plantain Kebabs with Papaya Avocado Salsa
Courtesy of www.eatchicken.com
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
What you need:
* 8 boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch chunks
* 2 ripe plantains, sliced into 1-inch pieces
* 1 red onion, cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 chunk minced
* 2 Tbsp. jerk seasoning
* 1 tsp. cumin
Salsa
* 2 ripe avocados, diced
* 1 c. diced papaya
* 2 Tbsp. lime juice
* 1 tsp. orange zest
* 2 Tbsp. orange juice
* 1 tsp. jerk seasoning
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 2 ripe plantains, sliced into 1-inch pieces
* 1 red onion, cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 chunk minced
* 2 Tbsp. jerk seasoning
* 1 tsp. cumin
Salsa
* 2 ripe avocados, diced
* 1 c. diced papaya
* 2 Tbsp. lime juice
* 1 tsp. orange zest
* 2 Tbsp. orange juice
* 1 tsp. jerk seasoning
* 1/4 tsp. salt
What to do:
1. Prepare charcoal or gas grill, or preheat broiler.
2. To make salsa, stir together all salsa ingredients, plus minced red onion. Set aside.
3. On 8 long skewers, thread chicken, plantains and chunks of red onion. Rub with jerk seasoning and cumin. Place on grill or under broiler and cook, turning once, about 6 minutes per side or until chicken is firm and cooked throughout and plantains and onions are tender.
4. Serve skewers with salsa and rice.
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2. To make salsa, stir together all salsa ingredients, plus minced red onion. Set aside.
3. On 8 long skewers, thread chicken, plantains and chunks of red onion. Rub with jerk seasoning and cumin. Place on grill or under broiler and cook, turning once, about 6 minutes per side or until chicken is firm and cooked throughout and plantains and onions are tender.
4. Serve skewers with salsa and rice.
*For more chicken recipes visit www.eatchicken.com
Nutritional information:
Calories: 518; Total Fat: 27g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Total Carbs: 44g; Protein: 31g;