Spit-Grilled Jerk Chicken Skewers Topped with Fresh Mango Salad
Chillin' Jerk Chicken Skewers with a Tropical Twist
Get ready for some finger-lickin' good eats with Ayesha Curry's tantalizing jerk chicken skewers! These juicy, spiced beauties are coated in a mouthwatering jerk seasoning blend, featuring garlic, allspice, and clove, with a hint of brown sugar and fresh thyme. To top it off, a cool, zesty mango salsa provides an irresistible sweet-tangy contrast. While these shoulder-dancers are excellent on a grill pan, fire up that gas or charcoal grill for an unforgettable backyard barbecue experience!
Yield: 4 to 6 skewers/servingsDifficulty: EasyTotal: 1 hr 13 minActive: 43 min
What You'll Need:
For the mango salsa:
- Mango: 2 cups, peeled and chopped
- Red onion: 1/4 cup, diced
- Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime juice: 1/2 tablespoon
- Jalapeño: 1 teaspoon, seeded and finely diced
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground
For the jerk chicken skewers:
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Shallot: 1, peeled and finely minced
- Thyme leaves: 1 tablespoon, finely minced
- Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Ground clove: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground allspice: 1/2 teaspoon
- Onion powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground
- Chicken breast: 1 pound, cubed
Special Equipment:
- 4-6 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
Let's Get Cookin'!
Marinate the Chicken:1. Mix together the garlic, olive oil, shallot, thyme, brown sugar, paprika, ground clove, ground allspice, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat the cubed chicken well with the rub. Let it chill out and soak up those flavors for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Mango Salsa:1. Combine mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let this refreshing tropical fusion sit and mingle while you prep the chicken.
Skewer It:1. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers, about 4-6 pieces per stick.
Sizzle the Skewers:1. Throw these tasty treats onto a grill pan cooked on medium-high heat. Cook, turning frequently to avoid any burnage, for about 15 minutes, or until the juices run clear.
Serve It Up:1. Plate the chicken, on or off the skewer, and generously shower the mango salsa on top. Get ready for a flavor explosion!
Looking for more grilled perfection? Give our *Spicy Adobo-Marinated BBQ Chicken recipe or our Sticky-Sweet Maple-Mustard BBQ Chicken recipe* a shot!
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- This recipe includes uncategorized dishes, such as the Chillin' Jerk Chicken Skewers, which can be enjoyed separately from other main dishes.
- The mango salsa recipe mentioned in the Chillin' Jerk Chicken Skewers with a Tropical Twist is also applicable to other recipes, providing a refreshing tropical twist to various dishes.
