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Chicken Adobo Kebabs

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chicken_adobo_kebabs.html

From EatingWell:  July/August 1997, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)

Serve with Black Beans & RIce and salsa alongside.

4 servings | Active Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 red onion, peeled, quartered and separated into layers
• Lemon wedges

Preparation

1. Blend 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, cumin, cinnamon and pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
2. Mix oil and the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high.
4. Thread chicken and onion pieces alternately onto 4 or 8 skewers.
5. Oil the grill rack. Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes, basting the cooked side with the reserved lemon-oil mixture. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Per serving : 171 Calories; 4 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 66 mg Cholesterol; 6 g Carbohydrates; 27 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 658 mg Sodium; 386 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 vegetable, 3 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Equipment: Metal or bamboo skewers

• When using bamboo skewers, wrap the exposed parts with foil to keep the bamboo from burning. (Contrary to popular opinion, soaking skewers in water does not protect them.)
• To oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray.