Yucatan-style Chicken Skewers with Papaya-Tomatillo Salsa
I have not tried this recipe but I am going to very soon. It sounded so delicious that I had to share it. This recipe does not include marinating time.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 36wooden skewers, soaked (6-inch)
For Yucatan Marinade
- 1⁄4cup fresh orange juice
- 1⁄4cup fresh lime juice
- 2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄4cup chili powder
- 1teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4cup olive oil
For Papaya-Tomatillo Salsa
- 1
- 4medium tomatillos, husked,rinsed and coarsely chopped
- 2tablespoons finely diced red onions
- 1tablespoon minced jalapeno
- 1⁄4cup fresh lime juice
- 1⁄4cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- 1teaspoon honey
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
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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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