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Chicken Skewers with Fava Bean and Mint Salad Recipe

Chicken Skewers with Fava Bean and Mint Salad Recipe

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Chicken Skewers with Fava Bean and Mint Salad

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups shelled fava beans (about 4 lb unshelled)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tsp grated lemon rind
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 3/4 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into (1-inch) pieces
cooking spray
6 lemon wedges (optional)
fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Directions:

Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
Cook fava beans in boiling water for 1 minute or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Remove tough outer skins from beans; discard skins.
Combine 3 tablespoons oil, rind, juice, chopped mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Add fava beans to oil mixture; toss to coat.
Thread chicken evenly onto 12 (8-inch) skewers. Brush chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes or until done, turning once. Serve with fava bean mixture. Garnish with lemon wedges and mint sprigs, if desired.
Wine note: I love to mirror the flavors of the fava beans, mint, lemon juice, and lemon rind in this dish with a wine that's crisp and has green flavors of its own. A New Zealand sauvignon blanc is just the ticket. Try Babich 2007 from Marlborough, New Zealand, about $14. —Karen MacNeil

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	271.75 Kcal (1138 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.33g	22%
Cholesterol	79.86mg	27%
Sodium	731.53mg	30%
Potassium	559.09mg	12%
Total Carbs	9.65g	3%
Sugars	4.35g	17%
Dietary Fiber	4.12g	16%
Protein	29.99g	60%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	30.6mg	170%
Calcium	34.2mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	133.93 Kcal (561 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.06g	22%
Cholesterol	39.36mg	27%
Sodium	360.52mg	30%
Potassium	275.54mg	12%
Total Carbs	4.76g	3%
Sugars	2.14g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.03g	16%
Protein	14.78g	60%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	15.1mg	170%
Calcium	16.9mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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