Barbecued lime and mint chicken skewers By Mr.Tim

  • Ingredients
  • Chicken:$
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed black pepper corns
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces Cooking spray
  • Mint sauce:
  • 2 (1 1/2-ounce) slices white bread $
  • 3/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves (about 3/4 ounce)
  • 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup water

  • Preparation

    1. To prepare chicken, combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken; seal and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes, turning bag occasionally. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.
    2. Prepare grill.
    3. Thread chicken pieces onto 6 (8-inch) skewers. Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes or until chicken is done, turning frequently.
    4. To prepare mint sauce, place bread slices in a food processor, and pulse until coarsely crumbled. Add mint, olive oil, white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 garlic cloves; pulse until combined. With processor on, slowly pour water through food chute, and process until smooth and well blended.

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