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5* Chicken Kebabs & Nectarine Salsa (broil)

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5* Chicken Kebabs & Nectarine Salsa (broil)

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Cooking Light - July 2011 - Jennifer Martinkus,
39 reviews rate this recipe 5 Stars!
4 servings (serving size: 2 skewers and 3/4 cup salsa)

This company-worthy meal blends spice from the chicken with sweet and tangy nectarine salsa.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1-1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 24 (2-inch) pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 32 (2-inch) pieces
Cooking spray

2 cups diced nectarine (about 3)
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeño pepper
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 cup diced peeled avocado

Preparation:
1. Preheat broiler. Combine first 9 ingredients in a shallow dish; let stand 15 minutes.

2. Thread 4 onion pieces and 3 chicken pieces alternately onto each of 8 (12-inch) skewers. Place skewers on broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 12 minutes or until chicken is done, turning occasionally.

3. Combine nectarines and next 6 ingredients (through 1/8 teaspoon salt) in a bowl. Gently stir in avocado.

1/4 of recipe equals: Calories 324; Fat 8.9 g (Satfat 1.5 g, Monofat 4.9 g, Polyfat 1.3 g); Protein 41.2 g; Carbohydrate 18.5 g; Fiber 3.8 g; Cholesterol 99 mg; Sodium 331 mg