Meal Kit
Sweet and Smoky Chicken Skewers
with cilantro-lime pesto and apple slaw
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Peanuts
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
Chef
Scott Gorsky
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Granny Smith Apple
- 6 oz. Slaw Mix
- 1 Lime
- 1 fl. oz. Honey
- ½ oz. Chopped Peanuts
- 4 Cilantro Sprigs
- ¾ Tbsp. Smoked Paprika
- 6 6" Wooden Skewer
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories390
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Carbohydrates36g
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Net Carbs30g
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Fat9g
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Protein43g
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Sodium570mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 3 Mixing Bowls
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Zest lime, halve, and juice. Mince cilantro (no need to stem). Core apple and cut into 1/4" slices. Stack slices and cut into matchsticks. Coarsely chop peanuts. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. On a separate cutting board, slice each chicken breast lengthwise into thirds, then halve those pieces once more to create 12 long strips. Season both sides of strips with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
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2 Marinate the Chicken
Combine half the honey (reserve remaining for slaw), paprika, and 2 tsp. olive oil in a medium mixing bowl. Stir and add chicken strips. Toss to coat. Thread two pieces of chicken onto each skewer and set aside on a plate to marinate.
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3 Make the Apple Slaw
Combine remaining honey, 2 tsp. lime juice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Add slaw mix and apple and toss to combine. Set aside to let flavors marry.
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4 Make the Cilantro-Lime Pesto
Combine cilantro, chopped peanuts, 1 tsp. lime zest (reserve a pinch for garnish), 1 tsp. lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a small mixing bowl.
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5 Grill the Chicken
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Add chicken skewers to hot grill and cook until well-charred and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-4 minutes per side.
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6 Plate the Dish
Place a serving of apple slaw on a plate with chicken skewers in front. Top skewers with cilantro-lime pesto or serve on side. Garnish with reserved lime zest.
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