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Savory Jerk Chicken Skewers with Mango Salsa

Elevate your grilling game with these mouthwatering jerk chicken skewers, infused with a blend of warm spices and paired with a refreshing mango salsa.

The Perfect Blend of Flavors

Ayesha Curry’s jerk seasoning mix, featuring garlic, allspice, clove, brown sugar, and fresh thyme, creates a rich and aromatic flavor profile. The addition of mango salsa, with its sweet and tangy notes, provides a delightful contrast to the savory chicken.

Grilling Options Galore

Whether you’re using a grill pan, gas grill, or charcoal grill, these skewers are sure to impress. For more grilled chicken inspiration, explore our Adobo-Marinated BBQ Chicken or Maple-Mustard BBQ Chicken recipes.

Recipe Details

Yield: 4-6 skewers/servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 1 hr 13 min
Active Time: 43 min

Mango Salsa Ingredients

• 2 cups mango, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Chicken Skewer Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, peeled and finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 pound chicken breast, cubed

Special Equipment

• 4-6 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken

Mix together the garlic, olive oil, shallot, thyme, brown sugar, paprika, ground clove, ground allspice, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat cubed chicken well with the rub, then let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Mango Salsa

Combine mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let the flavors meld while you prepare the chicken.

Assemble and Grill the Skewers

Skewer 4-6 pieces of chicken per stick. Cook on a grill pan over medium-high heat, turning frequently to avoid burning, about 15 minutes, or until the juices run clear. Plate the chicken on or off the skewer, and spoon the mango salsa over top.