Bob Marley's Reggae: Jerk Marinated Chicken Breast Skewers, Chargrilled and Served with Creamy Cucumber Dipping Sauce and Yucca Fries Recipe

Name: Bob Marley's Reggae: Jerk Marinated Chicken Breast Skewers, Chargrilled and Served with Creamy Cucumber Dipping Sauce and Yucca Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon ground Jamaican pimento (allspice); 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 hot pepper, finely ground (or 2 Scotch bonnet peppers); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 tablespoon cider or white vinegar; 2 pounds chicken breast, dice 1/2-inch thick; 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 2 hours; Green tai leaves; 2 pounds fresh Yucca, peeled, cut into fries; 1 recipe cucumber sauce, recipe follows; Fresh pineapple wedges; 25 ounces cucumber; 7 ounces sour cream; 7 ounces mayonnaise; 1 -ounce cider vinegar; 1/2 -ounce salt; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1/2 -ounce Dijon mustard; 1/2 -ounce chopped garlic

Servings: persons

1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground Jamaican pimento (allspice)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 hot pepper, finely ground (or 2 Scotch bonnet peppers)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 tablespoon cider or white vinegar
2 pounds chicken breast, dice 1/2-inch thick
12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 2 hours
Green tai leaves
2 pounds fresh Yucca, peeled, cut into fries
1 recipe cucumber sauce, recipe follows
Fresh pineapple wedges
25 ounces cucumber
7 ounces sour cream
7 ounces mayonnaise
1 -ounce cider vinegar
1/2 -ounce salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 -ounce Dijon mustard
1/2 -ounce chopped garlic

1
For the marinade: mix together onion, scallion, thyme, salt, sugar, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, hot pepper, black pepper, soy sauce, oil and vinegar.
2
These ingredients can also be combined in a food processor.
3
Preheat the fryer.
4
Skewer 2 1/2 ounces of chicken onto each skewer.
5
Place the skewers in a shallow baking dish and cover with the marinade.
6
Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
7
Place the skewers onto a hot grill and grill until done, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
8
Place the Yucca fries in the fryer and fry the fries until golden brown.
9
Remove and drain on paper towels.
10
Season with salt.
11
Place 3 of the skewers on the left side of the plate.
12
Place green tai leaf on the other end of the plate and top with a wedge of fresh pineapple.
13
Place 6 ounces of cooked yucca fries in the middle of the plate.
14
Place 3 ounces of cucumber sauce in a souffle cup next to the skewers and serve.
15
Peel and seed cucumbers and roughly chop.
16
Add sour cream and mayonnaise.
17
Add rest of ingredients and puree in a blender.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Bob Marley's Reggae: Jerk Marinated Chicken Breast Skewers, Chargrilled and Served with Creamy Cucumber Dipping Sauce and Yucca Fries falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bob Marley's Reggae: Jerk Marinated Chicken Breast Skewers, Chargrilled and Served with Creamy Cucumber Dipping Sauce and Yucca Fries

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