Jerk Chicken On A Stick with Tropical Salsa
My kids used to love to visit my their 'Great Aunt Heather' when they were little because she would give them a 'sausage lollipop' - Sausage on a stick. It was worth the long drive to Durham! This has now morphed into a much healthier and spicier 'Chicken On A Stick'...it's really a chicken kebab skewer but with a more exciting name...
These succulent skewers are packed with great quality protein for muscle health and this is boosted with anti-inflammatory properties from the jerk marinade and the spicy vitamin-loaded salsa. Eat them straight from the grill, or pop them into you or your kids lunchbox and enjoy cold.
They're also a great post training snack; much tastier than a boring shake or bar!
The Jerk Marinade is easy to make, and you can keep any remaining in a spice jar for a few weeks. But if you haven't got the will or time to do this, try the Barts Jerk spice, available in most supermarkets.
These succulent skewers are packed with great quality protein for muscle health and this is boosted with anti-inflammatory properties from the jerk marinade and the spicy vitamin-loaded salsa. Eat them straight from the grill, or pop them into you or your kids lunchbox and enjoy cold.
They're also a great post training snack; much tastier than a boring shake or bar!
- 4-6 skinless chicken breasts
- 4 kebab sticks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tsp each garlic powder, soft brown sugar, cayenne pepper, sweet smoked paprika, dried oregano or thyme, allspice, ground cumin, salt, black pepper
- 1/2 tsp each cinnamon, dried chilli flakes
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp each chopped pineapple and mango
- 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 4 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
- Juice of half a lime
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper