Jerk Chicken Skewers
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 6-oz. jar of whole sweet pimentos, drained and cut into 1-inch squares
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Method:
In a food processor or blender, combine onions, thyme, sugar, pepper, salt, nutmeg and allspice, and blend to form a paste. Transfer to a shallow, non-aluminum dish. Place chicken in the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for one hour, or for up to eight hours, turning periodically. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute for four to six minutes or until the outside is browned and the inside is no longer pink. Thread a piece of chicken on each of 18 small wooden skewers, followed by a pimento square and a cilantro leaf. Repeat until each skewer is full.
Yield: 6 servings (3 skewers per serving)
Nutritional Information Per Serving (3 skewers):
- Calories: 113
- Fat: 4 grams (31% of calories)
- Cholesterol: 36 milligrams
- Sodium: 743 milligrams
