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Sweet and spicy curry chicken kabobs

Afro-Caribbean Curry Chicken Kabobs

My Afro-Caribbean curry chicken kabobs feature sweet mango, spicy sriracha, and smoky grilled flavors. Delicious and easy to make for a tropical twist on dinner!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Grilled Recipes
Servings: 8
Calories: 224kcal

Equipment

  • 8-10 wooden or metal skewers
  • blender to make the mango purée 
  • grill

Ingredients

Ingredients for the marinade

  • 1 mango to yield ¼ cup of mango purée
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Thai red curry paste
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro optional, chopped to garnish

Ingredients for the chicken kabobs

  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning or poultry seasoning
  • 2 mangos
  • 2 bell peppers two different color bell peppers preferred

Instructions

  • If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes. For metal skewers, wipe them down with a paper towel dipped in olive oil.
  • Peel and chop a mango, then use a blender to purée the mango and set aside the purée.
  • In a medium-size bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade and stir: mango purée, soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger, garlic, curry powder, sriracha sauce, red curry paste, lime juice, brown sugar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
  • Reserve and set aside about ½ a cup of the marinade for dipping the finished grilled kabobs.
  • Next, cut the chicken breast into evenly sized chunks, about 1 inch thick, keeping the pieces uniform.
  • Season the chicken with the all-purpose seasoning, then, place the cut chicken in a large sealed bag or an airtight container.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken inside the bag or container.
  • Shake the bag, or use a basting brush to coat the chicken evenly.
  • Place the marinated chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Slice the bell peppers into square-like chunks, peel, and cube the two mangos into bite-sized pieces.
  • Thread pieces of marinated chicken, bell pepper, and mango onto each skewer. You should be able to fit about 4 pieces of chicken per skewer to yield about 8 kabobs.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place the kabobs directly on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the vegetables have grill marks. Adjust your grill temperature as needed.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, then serve and enjoy with the set-aside reserve of sauce for dipping.

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Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1944IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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