Best Chicken Skewers With Chirmol Salsa Recipes

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH CHIRMOL SALSA

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Chirmol, a Guatemalan grilled tomato salsa, means "smashed tomatoes". A nice accompaniment is quick-cooking rice prepared with diced summer squash and grated lemon zest. From Woman's Day, June 20 2006.

Provided by billikers

Categories Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 lbs chicken tenderloins (8)
5 large ripe plum tomatoes
nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1/4 cup mint
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

For the skewers: Heat outdoor grill. Mix ingredients in a plastic food bag and seal. Marinate for 15 minutes. Have ready 8 skewers.
For the salsa: Coat tomatoes with nonstick spray. Grill, turning, for 5 minutes or until the skins are charred. Remove to a bowl; mash until almost smooth. Stir in rest of ingredients.
Thread chick on skewers. Coat with nonstick spray. Grill 4 minutes, turning once, or until lightly charred and cooked through. Serve with salsa.

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

Ingredients

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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