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Golden Berry Salsa Fresca with Grilled Chili and Garlic Chicken Skewers

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

Chicken skewers

  • 12 bamboo skewers
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts

Salsa fresca

  • 1 cup golden berries
  • 1/3 cup diced mango
  • 2 Tbsp finely diced red onion
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp finely diced jalapeno
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • To keep bamboo skewers from scorching, soak them in water for about 1 hour before use.
  • In small bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, basil, thyme, and salt together, and set aside.
  • Place chicken breasts between 2 layers of parchment paper and, with flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound until 1/4 inch thick. Cut each pounded chicken breast lengthwise into 3 equal strips and place with marinade into sealable bag or container. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • In small bowl, toss golden berries with mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove chicken from fridge and thread each piece of chicken onto a bamboo skewer. Preheat barbecue and cook chicken skewers on medium heat, turning often until cooked through, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken skewers from barbecue, top with golden berry salsa fresca, and serve.

Notes

Per serving: 345 calories; 19 g protein; 20 g total fat (2 g sat. fat); 26 g total carbohydrates (14 g sugar, 11 g fiber); 115 mg sodium