MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Apr 11, 2014) - (Family Features) Dust off your grill and light up the coals -- it's time to move the party back to the warm outdoors. Enjoy the company of friends and family this summer with this easy, make-ahead recipe for grilled Chicken Skewers with Avocado Cream Dip. These versatile treats are sure to please any guest.
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Chicken Skewers with Avocado Cream Dip
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes: 6 appetizer portions
Marinade | |
1/2 | cup orange juice |
1 1/2 | teaspoons Tabasco brand Original Red Sauce |
1 | teaspoon minced garlic |
1 1/2 | teaspoons key lime juice |
2 | tablespoons chopped cilantro |
1 | tablespoon Achiote paste |
1 | tablespoon minced white onion |
2 | tablespoons soy sauce |
1 | teaspoon salt |
4 | (5-ounce) chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes, 36 pieces total |
Dip | |
1 | medium-sized ripe avocado |
1/2 | cup sour cream |
1 | tablespoon chopped cilantro |
1 | teaspoon key lime juice |
1 | teaspoon Tabasco brand Original Red Sauce |
1/4 | teaspoon salt |
2 | tablespoons olive oil |
Skewers | |
12 | 1-inch square pieces white onion (about 1/2 onion) |
12 | 1-inch square pieces green bell pepper (about 1/2 pepper) |
12 | 1-inch square pieces red bell pepper (about 1/2 pepper) |
Whisk marinade ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in chicken pieces. Mix well. Refrigerate covered for 30 minutes to an hour.
While chicken is marinating, place all dip ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
To assemble skewers: thread one piece of red pepper onto a 3 to 4-inch skewer or toothpick, followed by chicken, onion, another piece of chicken, and green pepper.
Preheat either a grill or a stovetop griddle to medium-high heat. Cook the skewers on the first side, about 2 minutes, then turn, cooking for 2 minutes on all 4 sides.
Serve with Avocado Cream Dip.
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