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Yucatan-style Chicken Skewers with Papaya-Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Yucatan-style Chicken Skewers with Papaya-Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

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Yucatan-style Chicken Skewers with Papaya-Tomatillo Salsa

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Ingredients:

Serving

9 boneless skinless chicken thighs
36 wooden skewers, soaked (6-inch)
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large papaya, peeled,seeded and coarsely chopped
4 medium tomatillos, husked,rinsed and coarsely chopped
2 tbsp finely diced red onions
1 tbsp minced jalapeno
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1 tsp honey
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

For Salsa: In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the olive oil and process for 30 seconds.
With motor running, add the oil through the feed tube and process until emulsified.
For marinade: In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the olive oil and process for 30 seconds.
With motor running, add the oil through the feed tube and process until emulsified.
For chicken: Combine chicken and marinade in a zip-lock plastic bag.
Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
Prepare your grill or broiler.
Thread each piece of chicken onto 2 skewers flattening the meat so it stays flat on the grill.
Grill about 4 minutes on each side until done, basting once on each side with extra marinade.
Serve with the salsa and Margaritas.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	134 Kcal (561 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.37g	16%
Sodium	284.74mg	12%
Potassium	284.23mg	6%
Total Carbs	11.67g	4%
Sugars	5.92g	24%
Dietary Fiber	3.13g	13%
Protein	1.15g	2%
Vitamin C	33.7mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	32.3mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	125.99 Kcal (527 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.75g	16%
Sodium	267.72mg	12%
Potassium	267.24mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.97g	4%
Sugars	5.57g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.95g	13%
Protein	1.08g	2%
Vitamin C	31.7mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.1mg	7%
Calcium	30.4mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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