Jerked Chicken and Plantain Kebabs with Salsa

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Jerked Chicken and Plantain Kebabs with Salsa

Serves: 4


	Ingredients 8 boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 ripe plantains, sliced into 1-inch pieces 1 red onion, cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 chunk minced 2 Tbsp jerk seasoning 1 tsp cumin Salsa 2 ripe avocados, diced 1 cup diced papaya 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 tsp orange zest 2 Tbsp orange juice 1 tsp jerk seasoning 1/4 tsp salt

Method

Prepare charcoal or gas grill, or preheat broiler.

To make salsa, stir together all salsa ingredients, plus minced red onion. Set aside.

On 8 long skewers, thread chicken, plantains and chunks of red onion. Rub with jerk seasoning and cumin. Place on grill or under broiler and cook, turning once, about 6 minutes per side or until chicken is firm and cooked throughout and plantains and onions are tender.

Serve skewers with salsa and rice.

Photo and Recipe Courtesy of The National Chicken Council/U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.