Grilled Chicken and Star Fruit (Carambola)

Submitted by Ambervim

"Great summer grill!!!!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
• 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh snipped thyme
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 small ruby red grapefruit
• 2 ripe firm kiwi
• 2 medium ripe nectarines
• 2 ripe firm star fruit
• 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves

directions

1. Combine orange peel, orange marmalade, oil, thyme, coriander, red pepper and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Peel and quarter grapefruit and kiwi.
3. Pit and quarter nectarines. Cut star fruit into 1/2 inch thick slices.
4. Thread fruits on 4 metal skewers.
5. Grill chicken directly over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes until chicken is no longer pink, turning once.
6. During the last 8 minutes of grilling place fruit skewers directly over medium heat. Brush fruit and chicken with the marmalade mixture often. Turn fruit once.
7. While the chicken and fruit are grilling prepare some rice for a great side dish. Or to add even more of the islands to your meal you could use couscous as a great side dish choice.