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Sweet and Smoky Chicken Skewers Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 Lime
4 Cilantro Sprigs
1 Granny Smith Apple
½ oz. Peanuts
2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 fl. oz. Honey
¾ Tbsp. Smoked Paprika
6 Wooden Skewers
6 oz. Slaw Mix
Directions:
Directions:
Prep:
Zest lime, halve, and juice. Mince cilantro (no need to stem). Core apple and cut into ¼" slices. Stack slices and cut into matchsticks. Coarsely chop peanuts. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. On a separate cutting board, slice each chicken breast lengthwise into thirds, then halve those pieces once more to create 12 long strips. Season both sides of strips with ½ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper.

Chicken:
1.Combine half the honey (reserve remaining for slaw), paprika, and 2 tsp. olive oil in a medium mixing bowl. Stir and add chicken strips. Toss to coat.
2. Thread two pieces of chicken onto each skewer and set aside on a plate to marinate.
3. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
4. Add chicken skewers to hot grill and cook until well-charred and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, (3-4 min. per side.)

Slaw:
1.Combine remaining honey, 2 tsp. lime juice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add slaw mix and apple and toss to combine.
3. Set aside to let flavors marry.

Pesto:
1. Combine cilantro, chopped peanuts, 1 tsp. lime zest (reserve a pinch for garnish), 1 tsp. lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a small mixing bowl.


Place a serving of apple slaw on a plate with chicken skewers in front. Top skewers with cilantro-lime pesto or serve on side. Garnish with reserved lime zest.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30-40 min.

 

 

 

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