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Golden Berry Salsa Fresca with Grilled Chili and Garlic Chicken Skewers

Serves 6

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Golden Berry Salsa Fresca with Grilled Chili and Garlic Chicken Skewers

Bright and vibrant, golden berries give this fruity salsa fresca a tart and tangy crunch that pairs well with mango. Serve with a salad of mixed greens, and these salsa and skewers are transformed into an eye-pleasing meal that is flavour filled and delicious!

Ingredients

Chicken skewers
  • 12 bamboo skewers
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) chili powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp (2 mL) sea salt
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
Salsa fresca
  • 1 cup (250 mL) quartered golden berries
  • 1/3 cup (80 mL) diced mango
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely diced red onion
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) finely diced jalapeno
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition

Per serving:

  • calories 345
  • protein 19 g
  • total fat 20 g
    • sat. fat 2 g
  • total carbohydrates 26 g
    • sugar 14 g
    • fibre 11 g
  • sodium 115 mg

Directions

01
To keep bamboo skewers from scorching, soak them in water for about 1 hour before use.
02
In small bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, basil, thyme, and salt together, and set aside.
03
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 in (1 cm) 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.
04
In small bowl, toss golden berries with mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.
05
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.
06
Remove chicken skewers from barbecue, top with golden berry salsa fresca, and serve.

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