GRILLED CHICKEN AND MANGO SKEWERS

Grilled Chicken and Mango Skewers image

The inspiration for this recipe came from the charbroiled chicken skewers I used to enjoy while strolling along Calle Ocho in Miami on Sunday afternoons. Feel free to garnish with sesame seeds or spritz with fresh lime juice. -Wolfgang Hanau, West Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 medium ears sweet corn
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sliced green onions, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium mango, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

Cut corn from cobs. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute cut corn until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup green onions. Keep warm., Toss chicken with salt and pepper. Alternately thread chicken and mango onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Brush with oil., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until chicken is no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with corn mixture; sprinkle with remaining green onions. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges