Jamaican Chicken Kebabs In Mango Sauce

For those of you who love mangos, we have the perfect recipe for you. These combine the sweet tartness of fresh mango with the savory chicken and spicy curry. These are perfect for your backyard BBQ or they can be done equally as tasty on your stovetop or in the oven.

Spicy habanero peppers may be small, but they bring all the spicy flavor. If you love a good jerk chicken marinade full of spice and flavor, then this recipe is for you.

Jamaican Chicken Kebabs In Mango Sauce Recipe

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Marinate Time: 2-4 hours
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Good for: main meals, cookouts, parties, gluten-free
• Difficulty: easy

You won’t want to pass up this chicken marinade full of flavor from smoked paprika, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, habanero pepper and more. Dunk the chicken in the sweet and spicy mango sauce for a completely delicious experience.

Ingredients:

For the Jamaican Chicken Kebabs

• 1 ¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breast chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 seeded and chopped habanero pepper
• 1 inch peeled and sliced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Cilantro for garnish

For the mango sauce

• 2 peeled and chopped mangos (2 cups)
• 1 seeded and chopped habanero pepper
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Equipment:

• Cutting board
• Knife
• blender/food processor
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Grill
• Skewers
• Mixing bowls

Recipe Steps:

Prepare the Jamaican chicken marinade:

1. In a blender or food processor blend the olive oil, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic cloves, ginger, habanero pepper, ginger, thyme leaves, smoked paprika, salt, allspice, nutmeg and ground black pepper.
2. Pour the marinade into a gallon-sized bag with the chopped chicken or mixing bowl for marinating.
3. If using a bag, seal the bag, removing as much air as possible. Massage the marinade into the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours. If using a bowl, toss the chicken well to evenly coat.
4. After marinating, string the chicken on the skewers.

Prepare the mango sauce:

1. In a blender or food processor blend the mango, habanero pepper, garlic clove, lime juice and salt until smooth.

Cook the chicken:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Spray the grill grates with oil and cook the chicken kebabs for 5 minutes on each side.
3. Serve the chicken with the mango sauce on the side for dunking or drizzled on top.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy the kebabs atop a bed of rice with a side of black beans garnished with cilantro. Dunk the chicken in the mango sauce or drizzle on top. Either way, you’ll get a bite of sweet mango and spicy chicken with every bite.

Enjoy alongside your favorite beverage. Mango margaritas would certainly complete this mango inspired meal!

Nutritional Information for One Serving:

• Calories: 300
• Total Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 870mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 23g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Total Sugars: 17g - Includes 3g Added Sugars
• Protein: 35g
• Vitamin D: 0mcg
• Calcium: 40mg
• Iron: 2.1mg
• Potassium: 430mg

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