First timer, think the nectarines hurt the dish, not in season.
Chicken Kebabs and Nectarine Salsa
This company-worthy meal has a hint of spice from the chicken that is balanced by the flavors from the nectarine salsa.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 skewers and 3/4 cup salsa)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 324
- Fat: 8.9g
- Saturated fat: 1.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 4.9g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Protein: 41.2g
- Carbohydrate: 18.5g
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Cholesterol: 99mg
- Iron: 1.9mg
- Sodium: 547mg
- Calcium: 44mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 24 (2-inch) pieces
- 1 large red onion, cut into 32 (2-inch) pieces
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups diced nectarine (about 3)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado
Preparation
- 1. Preheat broiler. Combine first 9 ingredients in a shallow dish; let stand 15 minutes.
- 2. Thread 4 onion pieces and 3 chicken pieces alternately onto each of 8 (12-inch) skewers. Place skewers on broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 12 minutes or until chicken is done, turning occasionally.
- 3. Combine nectarines and next 6 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt) in a bowl. Gently stir in avocado.
Chicken Kebabs and Nectarine Salsa Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Family
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- COOKING METHOD: Broil
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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