October 5, 2017

Fresh salsa and tangy chicken skewers — this chicken kebob recipe is great for parties at home or at a game.

 

One way to make sure your next tailgate party has a healthy, tasty option is to bring it yourself. Try these chicken kebobs with a side of zesty fresh salsa the next time you’re bringing party food to share.

Ingredients

¾ cup chopped, seeded tomato
¼ cup chopped avocado
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Lime wedges for garnish, optional.

 

Instructions

Combine first 7 ingredients. Cover and chill. Put the chicken in a shallow dish. Combine the second 2 tablespoons of lime juice with the soy sauce and garlic. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove the chicken from marinade, saving the liquid. Put marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.

 

Thread chicken onto 2 skewers. Grill skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the reserved marinade. Spoon salsa onto a plate and place kebobs on top of the salsa or serve the salsa on the side in a small bowl or cup. Serve with a lime wedge as garnish, if desired.

 

 

Recipe: Chicken kebobs with salsa
Cuisine: Lunch, dinner, tailgate
Serves: 2 servings (1 skewer + 1/2 cup salsa)
This tangy, savory chicken recipe produces perfect party fare.
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup chopped, seeded tomato
  • ¼ cup chopped avocado
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno
  • ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Lime wedges for garnish, if desired
Instructions
  1. Combine first 7 ingredients. Cover and chill.
  2. Put chicken in a shallow dish. Combine the second 2 tablespoons of lime juice with the soy sauce and garlic. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade, save marinade. Put marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, remove from heat. Thread chicken onto 2 skewers.
  4. Grill skewers on rack coated with cooking spray. Grill for 6-8 minutes, turn occasionally and baste with reserved marinade.
  5. Spoon salsa on a plate and place kebabs over salsa. Serve with a lime wedge as garnish if desired.
Serving size: 1 skewer, 1/2 cup salsa Calories: 247 Fat: 5.3 grams Saturated fat: 1.1 grams Carbohydrates: 8.6 grams Sodium: 298 milligrams Fiber: 2 grams Protein: 41 grams