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Blueberries are the standout ingredient for the sweet and sour sauce that accompanies these grilled kebabs. We used cilantro, basil, and parsley, but you can omit the cilantro. You can also serve this salsa on small toasts spread with creamy Camembert or tangy goat cheese.

Recipe by Cooking Light June 2015

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Credit: Tru Studio

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
45 mins
total:
1 hr 25 mins
Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: 1 skewer and about 3 tablespoons salsa)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Drop garlic through food chute with food processor on; process until chopped. Add parsley and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper); process until finely chopped. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt; pulse to combine. Combine herb mixture and chicken in a medium bowl; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Wipe out food processor.

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  • Combine 1/2 cup blueberries, vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes or until thickened, pressing with a spoon to break up blueberries. Place blueberry mixture in a medium bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup blueberries to food processor; pulse 5 times. Combine chopped blueberries, 1/8 teaspoon salt, onion, and jalapeño pepper with vinegar mixture.

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  • Thread 6 chicken pieces evenly onto each of 4 (8-inch) skewers. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with blueberry salsa.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

304 calories; fat 16.6g; saturated fat 3.6g; mono fat 8.9g; poly fat 2.7g; protein 29g; carbohydrates 9g; fiber 1g; cholesterol 157mg; iron 2mg; sodium 346mg; calcium 44mg.
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