Cantaloupe-Chicken Skewers |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes |
Ready In: 21 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 medium fresh cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed |
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
2 green bell peppers, sliced into chunks |
1 pint cherry tomatoes |
1 red onion, sliced into chunks |
4 slices bacon, cut into fourths |
salt and pepper |
2 fresh limes |
Directions:
1. Cut cantaloupe into half-moon shapes as follows: Start with 1/2-inch slices of cantaloupe.
2. Using round cookie cutter, cut circle.
3. Dissect circle with same round cookie cutter to create half moon, set aside.
4. Slice chicken thinly into 2-inch strips.
5. Marinate 2 to 3 hours in mixture of 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 1/4 olive oil.
6. Slide all ingredients onto long skewers, placing bacon next to chicken.
7. Pierce marinated chicken strips at both ends and middle to form S-shape.
8. Arrange cantaloupe, tomatoes, peppers and onion chunks on skewers.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Cook 5 minutes in broiler or 6 on grill.
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