Best Chicken Mango And Mint Kabobs Recipes

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CHICKEN MANGO KABOBS



Chicken Mango Kabobs image

From the Williams-Sonoma website. Both my DH and I loved these! We ate these kabobs on top of couscous made with chicken broth. Perfect summer meal! Prep time includes marinading the meat.

Provided by julieriesselmantt

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
4 chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 mangoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cayenne, salt and sugar. Add the chicken and mangoes and stir gently to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Prepare a hot fire in a grill.
  • Remove the chicken and mangoes from the marinade and thread onto wood skewers, alternating the pieces and dividing them evenly.
  • Arrange the skewers on the grill and cook, turning once, until the chicken is nicely charred and cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer the skewers to a warmed platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 346.8, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 26.4, Protein 16.1

CHICKEN WRAPS WITH MANGO, BASIL, AND MINT



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The chicken and the mango dressing can be made a day ahead and refrigerated separately.

Yield makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 garlic clove
1/2 shallot
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Freshly ground pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 12 ounces total)
1/2 shallot
1/2 mango, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Pinch of cayenne pepper
4 lavash breads (3 1/2 ounces each)
1/2 mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick spears
8 fresh basil leaves
8 fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Make the chicken: Finely chop garlic and shallot in a food processor. Add basil and oil, and process until mixture forms a coarse paste. Stir in salt and cinnamon, and season with pepper. Make a few shallow 1/2-inch slits on both sides of chicken; rub all over with the basil mixture. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake chicken until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely, then shred chicken into small pieces; set aside.
  • Make the dressing: Finely chop shallot in the clean bowl of the food processor. Add mango, and process until smooth. Add the lime juice and cayenne, and process until combined.
  • Assemble wraps: Spread about 1/4 cup mango dressing in center of each lavash. Top with chicken, mango, and herbs. Roll up diagonally to form a cone. Wraps can be refrigerated, wrapped in parchment and plastic, up to 4 hours.
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 350
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 54mg
  • Carbohydrate: 29g
  • Sodium: 457mg
  • Protein: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g

GRILLED CHICKEN, RED ONION, AND MINT KEBABS



Grilled Chicken, Red Onion, and Mint Kebabs image

The colorful kebabs feature the popular Greek flavors of mint and oregano. Serve them over rice or with pita bread and a greek salad. The chicken needs to marinate for 30 minutes.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 bunch of fresh mint
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Let marinate 30 minutes. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Pull off large mint leaves from stems. Alternate chicken, onion, and mint leaves on skewers; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until chicken is just cooked through, turning and basting occasionally with oil-lemon mixture, about 9 minutes. Serve Greek Salad alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 781.4, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 36.8

SMOKED CHICKEN WITH MANGO AND MINT



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Yield Makes about 48 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds smoked boneless chicken breast*, skinned and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 to 4 firm-ripe mangoes
about 48 fresh mint leaves
about 48 wooden picks
Garnish: mint sprigs
*available at some butcher shops and specialty foods shops

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a resealable plastic bag combine chicken with oil mixture and marinate, chilled at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Cut mangoes by slicing just to sides of each pit and with a 3/4-inch melon-ball cutter scoop flesh from mango halves. (There should be about 48 mango pieces.) Mango may be scooped 8 hours ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Just before serving, assemble hors d'oeuvres by threading 1 chicken piece, 1 mint leaf, and 1 mango piece on each pick and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle hors d'oeuvres with freshly ground black pepper if desired and garnish with mint sprigs.

LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS



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This easy-to-assemble recipe, with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies, is always a hit at parties. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-1/2-inch slices
3 medium onions, cut into wedges
12 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup for basting. Pour half into a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Pour the remaining marinade into another large bowl. Add the zucchini, onions and tomatoes; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate chicken and vegetables for up to 4 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread chicken and vegetables onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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