Make something different for that BBQ or summer gathering. This delicious dish is quick and different from your normal fare. Serve with Mexican rice or a salad.
2 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
½ c. olive, canola or vegetable oil
1 t. salt
1/2 t. black pepper
¾ t. chili powder
¾ t. paprika
½ t. cumin
¼ t. cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 T. brown sugar
1 chipotle- in adobe sauce, seeded and minced
minced fresh cilantro, for serving
1 avocado, split and pitted
½ c. lowfat Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
juice of 1 lime
1 T. cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
Marinade:
Whisk together vegetable oil, salt, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, brown sugar, and chipotle pepper.
In a gallon-sized bag, combine marinade and chicken; refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
Grilling:
Remove chicken from marinade. Thread chicken on skewers that have been soaked in water if they are wooden. Place skewers on the grill, turning once or twice until sides are cooked and insides are no longer pink. Place on a plate; sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro.
In a food processoror using an imersion blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice and cilantro. Pulse until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste; serve with chicken.
4 servings