Name: Mojito-Marinated Chicken Kebabs
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons white rum; 2 teaspoons agave syrup; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium red onions; Lime wedges for serving

Mojito-Marinated Chicken Kebabs

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A quick mint, lime and rum marinade does double duty as a sauce for these easy grilled chicken kebabs. Using agave cuts the sugars in this recipe by half compared to granulated sugar. Plus, we love the added south-of-the-border flavor. Grill some vegetables and corn on the cob along with the kebabs and you have a healthy weeknight dinner that's special enough to serve to company.

Adam Dolge

Updated on August 21, 2019

Prep Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

½ cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white rum
2 teaspoons agave syrup
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium red onions
Lime wedges for serving

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high.
Combine mint, lime juice, oil, rum, agave, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a mini food processor. Pulse until well incorporated, about 15 seconds. Reserve 2 tablespoons for serving; pour the rest into a medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Cut onions into 1-inch rounds, then into quarters. Thread the onions and chicken onto separate skewers. (Save the leftover marinade.)
Grill the chicken for 8 minutes. Turn and brush with the leftover marinade and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, about 8 minutes more. Grill the onions, turning occasionally, until slightly charred, about 4 minutes per side.
Sprinkle the chicken and onions with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and drizzle with the reserved 2 tablespoons marinade. Serve with lime wedges and more mint, if desired.

Tips

Equipment: 4-6 skewers (12-inch)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324	Calories
12g	Fat
10g	Carbs
39g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 39g	79%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Vitamin A 526IU	11%
Vitamin C 10mg	11%
Folate 40mcg	10%
Sodium 373mg	16%
Calcium 46mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 62mg	15%
Potassium 716mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.