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. 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 April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Prep Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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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)

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324	Calories
12g	Fat
10g	Carbs
39g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
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.

Mojito-Marinated Chicken Kebabs

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