Grilled Curried Chicken Kabobs with Sweet Mango-Spi

Name: Grilled Curried Chicken Kabobs with Sweet Mango-Spiced Basmati Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Curried Chicken Kabobs; 1-1/2 qt. Pure Kraft Refrigerated Ranch Dressing; 1 cup curry powder; - boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4-cm cubes; Sweet Mango-Spiced Basmati Rice; 1 gal. basmati rice, well washed, soaked in water for 30 min. and well drained; 2 gal. water; Spiced-Sugar Syrup; 3 qt. sugar; 7 1/2 cups water; 2 Tbsp. cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 2 tsp. whole cloves; 2 Tbsp. ground turmeric; Basmati Rice Garnishes; 1-1/2 qt. slivered almonds, toasted; 1 cup golden raisins; 1 cup lemon juice; - mangos, peeled, cut into small dice Whole Foods 2 ea For $4.00 thru 02/09; 1-1/2 qt. fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

Curried Chicken Kabobs
1-1/2 qt. Pure Kraft Refrigerated Ranch Dressing
1 cup curry powder
- boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4-cm cubes
Sweet Mango-Spiced Basmati Rice
1 gal. basmati rice, well washed, soaked in water for 30 min. and well drained
2 gal. water
Spiced-Sugar Syrup
3 qt. sugar
7 1/2 cups water
2 Tbsp. cardamom pods, lightly crushed
2 tsp. whole cloves
2 Tbsp. ground turmeric
Basmati Rice Garnishes
1-1/2 qt. slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup lemon juice
- mangos, peeled, cut into small dice Whole Foods 2 ea For $4.00 thru 02/09
1-1/2 qt. fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

1
Curried Chicken Kabobs: Mix dressing and curry powder.
2
Add to chicken in non-reactive container; toss to coat.
3
Marinate overnight in refrigerator.
4
Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
5
Thread 155 g chicken onto each of 48 skewers (or onto each of 4 skewers for trial recipe).
6
Refrigerate until ready to grill,
7
Sweet Mango-Spiced Basmati Rice: Cook rice in boiling water in covered saucepan just until rice is tender.
8
Spread onto sheet pan, separating all grains.
9
Cool.
10
Spiced-Sugar Syrup: Meanwhile, bring sugar and water to boil in large saucepan, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
11
Add crushed cardamom pods, cloves and turmeric; stir.
12
Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min.
13
(or 3 to 5 min.
14
for trial recipe) until of syrup-like consistency.
15
Remove cardamom pods and cloves with fork; discard.
16
Basmati Rice Garnishes: Add hot Spiced-Sugar Syrup to rice; mix lightly.
17
Gently combine nuts, raisins and lemon juice; cover.
18
Let stand 5 min on top of warm stove.
19
Gently mix in mangos and cilantro using a folding action.
20
For each serving: Grill 1 kabob until chicken is done.
21
Plate 1 cup (250 mL) rice mixture; top with kabob.

572

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Curried Chicken Kabobs, 1-1/2 qt. Pure Kraft Refrigerated Ranch Dressing, 1 cup curry powder, - boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4-cm cubes, and more.

Yes, Grilled Curried Chicken Kabobs with Sweet Mango-Spiced Basmati Rice 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.

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Grilled Curried Chicken Kabobs with Sweet Mango-Spiced Basmati Rice

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