Jerk chicken skewers

Serve these finger-licking skewers with pieces of fresh mango, black beans, a scattering of spring onions, fresh coriander and lime wedges for squeezing.

Makes: 10

Ingredients:

• 750g skinned and boned chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Jerk marinade:
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• Juice of 1 orange
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 green capsicum, finely chopped
• 1 small thumb ginger, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt

Method:

1. Place all the marinade ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until almost smooth.  
2. Place chicken in a shallow bowl and pour over the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.  
3. While the chicken is marinating, soak about 10 bamboo skewers in water.  
4. Thread the chicken onto the prepared skewers. Cook on an oiled grill pan or barbecue hot plate, turning often until cooked through, about 5 minutes.  

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Written by Bernadette Hogg. First appeared on Stuff.co.nz

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