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Chicken Kebabs with Honey-Chipotle Glaze

Recipe by Joni Hilton
Kiwi fruit contains a fabulous enzyme that tenderizes meat, breaking down connective tissue. When placed next to chicken, it makes it melt in your mouth!
Chicken Kebabs
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Yield: 4

Ingredients

For the Kebabs

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 4 kiwi fruits
  • 1 avocado
  • 12 grape tomatoes (may use cherry tomatoes)

For the Marinade

  • 1/4 Cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

For the Glaze

  • 3 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breast halves into thirds. Peel and halve kiwis. Peel avocado and cut into 8 pieces. Place in a shallow pan or large resealable plastic bag along with tomatoes and all marinade ingredients. Toss lightly to thoroughly coat. If using a pan, cover. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare an oiled grill over medium hot coals. Thread chicken, kiwi, avocado and tomato onto skewers, alternating pieces. Each skewer should have 3 pieces chicken, 2 of kiwi, 2 of avocado, and 3 tomatoes. Place on grill.
  3. Stir honey and chilies in a small bowl and brush frequently over kebabs as they cook. Cook kebabs for 8-10 minutes, turning once.

Cook's notes

Kebabs are a fun change from usual grilling fare, and this spicy-yet-sweet marriage of flavors is a refreshing surprise as well. The super shiny result always dazzles guests, and everyone will wonder how you kept the chicken so incredibly tender!