Mojito chicken kebabs

If you love mojito, then you will gravitate to the idea of our mojito chicken kebabs. However, if you have never had a mojito, then this dish may be a great place to start.

The combination of mint, lime and rum is quite refreshing, making this dish of mojito chicken kebabs a welcome site on a sunny table.

Mojito chicken kebabs – serves 4 – 6

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white rum
2 teaspoons agave syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 medium red onions
Lime wedges and mint for serving

Preheat grill to medium to high.
Combine the mint, lime juice, lime zest, oil, rum, agave, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, in a food processor. Pulse until well incorporated. Reserve 2 tablespoons for serving, pour the rest into a medium bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let it stand for 10 minutes.
Cut the onions into 1 inch rounds, then into quarters. Thread the onions and chicken onto separate skewers (save the leftover marinade).
Grill the chicken for 8 minutes, turn and brush with the leftover marinade and grill until a instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part, register 165F, about 8 minutes more. Grill the onions, turning occasionally, until slightly charred, about 4 minutes per side.
Sprinkle the chicken and onions with the remaining 1/4 teaspoons of salt and drizzle with the reserved 2 tablespoons of marinade.
Serve with lime wedges and more mint.

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