Jerk Chicken Skewers with Cassava Salad Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken Skewers with Cassava Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Caribbean Jerk BBQ Sauce; 2 cups KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce; 1/2 cup yellow onions, roughly chopped; 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves; 1 Tbsp. habanero chiles, chopped; 1-1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; Cassava Salad; 2 qt. yuca (cassava), peeled, rinsed and diced; 1 gal. water; 1 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise; 1 cup shallots, chopped; 1/4 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce; 2 tsp. parsley, chopped; Chicken Skewers; 16 each boneless skinless chicken breasts, (5 oz.) each cut into 3 lengthwise strips; 1 cup canola oil

Servings: persons

Caribbean Jerk BBQ Sauce
2 cups KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1/2 cup yellow onions, roughly chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
1 Tbsp. habanero chiles, chopped
1-1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Cassava Salad
2 qt. yuca (cassava), peeled, rinsed and diced
1 gal. water
1 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1 cup shallots, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
2 tsp. parsley, chopped
Chicken Skewers
16 each boneless skinless chicken breasts, (5 oz.) each cut into 3 lengthwise strips
1 cup canola oil

1
Caribbean Jerk BBQ Sauce: Process ingredients in food processor until well blended.
2
Cassava Salad: Bring cassava and water to simmer in large pot on low heat.
3
Cook 15 min.
4
or until a fork can easily pierce through the largest pieces; drain.
5
Rinse under cold water until cool; drain well.
6
Combine cassava and remaining ingredients.
7
Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
8
Chicken Skewers: Thread 1 chicken strip onto each skewer; brush each with 1 tsp.
9
oil.
10
Grill skewers on medium-high heat until bottom side is golden brown; turn.
11
Brush each with 1 tsp.
12
BBQ Sauce.
13
Cook until done; turn.
14
Brush with remaining BBQ Sauce.
15
Serve 3 skewers with 1/2 cup Cassava Salad.

1681

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

Carbs

126

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

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Caribbean Jerk BBQ Sauce, 2 cups KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce, 1/2 cup yellow onions, roughly chopped, 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, and more.

Yes, Jerk Chicken Skewers with Cassava 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!

Jerk Chicken Skewers with Cassava Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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