Lemon-Herb Chicken Skewers With Blueberry-Balsamic Salsa Recipe

Name: Lemon-Herb Chicken Skewers With Blueberry-Balsamic Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, each cut into 6 pieces (about 1 pound); 1 cup blueberries, divided; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, each cut into 6 pieces (about 1 pound)
1 cup blueberries, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
Cooking spray

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Drop garlic through food chute with food processor on; process until chopped. Add parsley and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper); process until finely chopped. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt; pulse to combine. Combine herb mixture and chicken in a medium bowl; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Wipe out food processor.
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Combine 1/2 cup blueberries, vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes or until thickened, pressing with a spoon to break up blueberries. Place blueberry mixture in a medium bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup blueberries to food processor; pulse 5 times. Combine chopped blueberries, 1/8 teaspoon salt, onion, and jalapeno pepper with vinegar mixture.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Thread 6 chicken pieces evenly onto each of 4 (8-inch) skewers. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with blueberry salsa.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional), and more.

Yes, Lemon-Herb Chicken Skewers With Blueberry-Balsamic Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lemon-Herb Chicken Skewers With Blueberry-Balsamic Salsa

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