Golden Berry Salsa Fresca with Grilled Chili and Garlic Chicken Skewers
Servings
6people
Servings
6people
Ingredients
Chicken skewers
  • 12 bamboo skewers
  • 1/2cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic clovespeeled and minced
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2tsp chili powder
  • 1tsp dried basil
  • 1tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4tsp sea salt
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
Salsa fresca
  • 1cup golden berries
  • 1/3cup diced mango
  • 2 Tbsp finely diced red onion
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp finely diced jalapeno
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 garlic clovepeeled and crushed
  • Salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
  1. To keep bamboo skewers from scorching, soak them in water for about 1 hour before use.
  2. In small bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, basil, thyme, and salt together, and set aside.
  3. Place chicken breasts between 2 layers of parchment paper and, with flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound until 1/4 inch thick. Cut each pounded chicken breast lengthwise into 3 equal strips and place with marinade into sealable bag or container. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  4. In small bowl, toss golden berries with mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove chicken from fridge and thread each piece of chicken onto a bamboo skewer. Preheat barbecue and cook chicken skewers on medium heat, turning often until cooked through, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken skewers from barbecue, top with golden berry salsa fresca, and serve.
Recipe Notes

Per serving: 345 calories; 19 g protein; 20 g total fat (2 g sat. fat); 26 g total carbohydrates (14 g sugar, 11 g fiber); 115 mg sodium