Chicken Skewers With Fava Bean And Mint Salad

Name: Chicken Skewers With Fava Bean And Mint Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups shelled fava beans (about 4 pounds unshelled); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into (1-inch) pieces; Cooking spray; 6 lemon wedges (optional); Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups shelled fava beans (about 4 pounds unshelled)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into (1-inch) pieces
Cooking spray
6 lemon wedges (optional)
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

1
Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
2
Cook fava beans in boiling water for 1 minute or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Remove tough outer skins from beans; discard skins.
3
Combine 3 tablespoons oil, rind, juice, chopped mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Add fava beans to oil mixture; toss to coat.
4
Thread chicken evenly onto 12 (8-inch) skewers. Brush chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes or until done, turning once. Serve with fava bean mixture. Garnish with lemon wedges and mint sprigs, if desired.
5
Wine note: I love to mirror the flavors of the fava beans, mint, lemon juice, and lemon rind in this dish with a wine that's crisp and has green flavors of its own. A New Zealand sauvignon blanc is just the ticket. Try Babich 2007 from Marlborough, New Zealand, about $ -Karen MacNeil

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups shelled fava beans (about 4 pounds unshelled), 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Skewers With Fava Bean And Mint Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!