Jerked Chicken and Melon Bites Recipe

Name: Jerked Chicken and Melon Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup onion, coarsely chopped; 3 green onions, coarsely chopped; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, cut in half lengthwise and seeded (or Habanero); 2 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 chicken breast halves, each cut into 10 square pieces; 12 ripe honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch squares

Servings: persons

½ cup onion, coarsely chopped
3 green onions, coarsely chopped
1 scotch bonnet pepper, cut in half lengthwise and seeded (or Habanero)
2 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 chicken breast halves, each cut into 10 square pieces
12 ripe honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch squares

1
In a food processor, combine the onion, green onions, chile, garlic, five-spice powder, allspice, black pepper, thyme, nutmeg, and salt and process to a coarse paste.
2
With the machine on, add the soy sauce and oil in a steady stream until combined.
3
Pour the marinade into a large shallow dish, add the chicken and turn to coat.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour up to 3 hours.
5
Prepare a grill, or preheat the oven to 425 degrees .
6
Soak the wooden skewers in warm water to cover for 30 minutes.
7
Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewer so that about 2 inches of skewer is exposed at the pointed end.
8
If grilling, cook the chicken for 2 minutes over hot coals, turn it, and cook for another 2 minutes.
9
If using the oven, bake the chicken on a parchment-lined baking pan for about 7 minutes.
10
Remove the chicken from the oven.
11
Add a piece of melon to each chicken skewer and arrange the skewers artfully on a platter.
12
Serve warm from the oven or at room temperature.

1244

kcal

Calories

Fat

275

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup onion, coarsely chopped, 3 green onions, coarsely chopped, 1 scotch bonnet pepper, cut in half lengthwise and seeded (or Habanero), 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Jerked Chicken and Melon Bites 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.

Jerked Chicken and Melon Bites

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