Jerked Chicken Kabobs Recipe

Name: Jerked Chicken Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup fresh thyme sprigs; 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg; 3 cloves garlic; 3 green onions, chopped; One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled; 1 lime, juiced; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; Mango Salsa, recipe follows; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 2 green onions, diced; 1 English cucumber, diced; 1 mango, diced

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh thyme sprigs
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
3 cloves garlic
3 green onions, chopped
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 lime, juiced
1 red onion, chopped
1 Scotch bonnet pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Mango Salsa, recipe follows
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
2 green onions, diced
1 English cucumber, diced
1 mango, diced

1
In a food processor, combine the orange juice, olive oil, soy sauce, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, green onions, ginger, lime juice, onions, peppers and some salt and pepper; puree until smooth.
2
Add all but 1/4 cup of the mixture in a 1-gallon plastic resealable bag.
3
Add the chicken to the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
4
Heat the grill to medium-high.
5
Skewer the chicken pieces and grill on one side for about 5 minutes.
6
Flip and grill the other side until cooked through and grill marks appear.
7
Top with the Mango Salsa and serve with the 1/4 cup reserved (unused) marinade as a dipping sauce.
8
In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice, sugar, ginger and hot sauce.
9
Mix thoroughly and add the green onions, cucumber and mango.
10
Toss and refrigerate for 1 hour.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

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.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup fresh thyme sprigs, and more.

Yes, Jerked Chicken Kabobs 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jerked Chicken Kabobs

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Variations & substitutions

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