Mango Chicken Skewers Recipe

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As I continue to get adventurous in the kitchen, I realize that there is one type of cooking I’ve not delved into much. Last year we bought a grill in an effort to find new ways to create exciting, healthy dishes.  Admittedly, I’ve been a bit intimidated, but thanks to some inspiration we gleaned last year from Robyn Lindars (aka Grill Grrrl), I started attempting a few meals, mostly during the warm Summer months when I don’t want to heat up the house with our range.  Not only are the foods more flavorable off the grill, they are often cooked in a shorter amount of time using less unhealthy ingredients like fats and oils.

During our visit with Walmart in Bentonville, I was inspired and challenged once again to get my grill on.

Chef Ernest Servantes and the representatives from Kingsford and Western demonstrated some easy, mouthwatering dishes including Cedar Plank-Grilled Shrimp and Grilled Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta.  Also served up that afternoon was a grilled potato salad and grilled peaches!

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Mango Marinade Ingredients

Inspired by his grilled peaches, I decided to grill a mango along with some fresh vegetables and fresh organic chicken I picked up at my local Walmart for a fun, flavorful, kid-friendly meal.  This Mango Chicken Skewers Recipe is easy to prepare and put together, particularly if you marinade the chicken the night before (this will also help the chicken absorb all of those delicious flavors!).

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Mango Chicken Skewers Recipe

Ingredients

• Marinade:
• 2 Organic boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 Mango diced
• 1 large garlic clove minced
• 1 tsp of fresh ginger minced
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 1 Tbs dark honey
• 1 Tbs Champagne Vinegar
• Dash of salt
• Mango Chicken Skewers:
• Cubed mango
• Freshly cut/cubed vegetables including red onion red, green, bell pepper , zucchini

Instructions

1. Using a stick blender, puree mango with garlic and ginger
2. Mix in lime juice, honey, vinegar and salt
3. Marinate chicken breasts 4 hours or overnight
4. Heat and prepare grill, lining the edges with foil so as not to burn the wooden skewer sticks
5. Place chicken, mango, and vegetables on skewers, alternating between the meat, fruit, and vegetables
6. Arrange skewers on the grill and cook thoroughly, approximately 4-5 minutes per side
7. Serve immediately

My kids LOVED this recipe, and with Labor Day just around the corner, this is a great dish to serve for family gatherings.

Chop your fruit/vegetables

Arrange fruit/vegetables on skewers

Grill approximately 5-10 minutes, turning once while cooking

This recipe is incredibly kid-friendly and easy to prepare with a very quick cook/grill time.  Skewer recipes are also a great last-minute meal because you could substitute any fruit/vegetable you have in your refrigerator.  Now that I’ve prepared these several times, I thought I’d share some tips:

• Marinate the chicken AND the mangos overnight. This will really allow for the chicken to absorb the flavors in the marinade.
• Have all of your vegetables/fruit chopped and ready because these cook relatively quickly
• While grilling, err on the side of caution and turn at least twice during cooking so they char but don’t burn
• If you have leftover vegetables like we did, place them in aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil/season with salt/pepper, and grill them

Just like any culinary skill, grilling takes practice and some experimentation.  I also found Chef Ernest tips to be valuable.  Here are his best grilling tips:

1. Want to create a nonstick grilling surface while cleaning your grill without harsh chemicals?  Cut an onion in half and rub it over the grill grates after your grill is hot.

2. Wondering if your grill is hot and ready to cook your food?  Hold your hand over the grill for 3 seconds.  If you have to pull your had away, it is ready!

3. Contrary to what you may have heard or read, Chef Ernest advises against soaking cedar planks or wood chips before grilling as you may lose out on the amazing flavor they add to foods. Be sure to keep the grill on “low” so the food absorbs the flavor.

Looking for additional ideas for celebrating Labor Day?  Check out these crafts and recipes from my fellow Walmart Moms:

• Lemony Basil Orzo Pasta Salad
• How To Plan An Easy Labor Day Picnic
• Salami Chopped Salad
• Frozen Berry Lemonade
• Jack Daniel’s Smoked and Grilled Burgers
• Mac-N-Cheese Deep Fried Bites
• Creamy Chicken Artichoke Casserole
• DIY Patriotic Frames
• Red, White and Blue Burlap Bandana Wreath
• Red, White & Blue Angel Fluff
• Key Lime Pie
• Mango Chicken Skewers
• Patriotic Paper Petal Wreath
• Simple Summer Side Dishes

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Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.

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