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Jerked Chicken and Plantain Kebabs with Papaya Avocado Salsa

• From: Eat Chicken

Ingredients

• 8 boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch chunks

• 2 ripe plantains, sliced into 1-inch pieces

• 1 red onion, cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 chunk minced

• 2 Tbs jerk seasoning

• 1 tsp cumin

• Salsa2 ripe avocados, diced

• 1 cup diced papaya

• 2 Tbs lime juice

• 1 tsp orange zest

• 2 Tbs orange juice

• 1 tsp jerk seasoning

• 1/4 tsp salt

Jamaican jerk seasoning is generally a mixture of chile, thyme, spices, garlic, and onions that produces aromatic results.

Directions

• Prepare charcoal or gas grill, or preheat broiler.
• To make salsa, stir together all salsa ingredients, plus minced red onion. Set aside.
• Rub chicken, plantains and chunks of red onion with jerk seasoning and cumin and thread onto 8 long skewers. Place on grill or under broiler and cook, turning once, about 6 minutes per side or until chicken is firm and cooked throughout and plantains and onions are tender.
• Serve skewers with salsa and rice.