Mango-Ginger Kabobs

So it's a Monday night and you have want something interesting to start the week off with. This dish was inspired by the end of summer and wanting to taste the tropics. Nothing is easier than sticking meat and veggies on a stick so I went ape and decided I wanted to make my chicken kabobs with mango somehow. So read up and if you're feeling inspired and in a chopping mood give it a try!

Mango-Ginger Chicken Kabobs w/ mango salsa

Marinade/Sauce
1 large mango peeled and seeded
1-2 inch long piece of fresh peeled Ginger
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Honey
1/2 teaspoon habenero pepper(more if you're feeling brave)

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend till smooth. Set aside.

Kabobs
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
Salt
Mango-Ginger Marinade
1/2 Red Bell Pepper cut into big chunks
1/2 yellow onion cut into half and peel off layers
1/2 zucchini cut into big chunks
wooden skewers

Directions
Cut chicken into medium bite sized chunks. Season lightly with salt. Place into a large zip-lock bag and cover with 3/4 of the marinade. Let marinate in refrigerator for at least to 4 hours and up to a day. Reserve the remaining marinade in blender in the refrigerator to be used later as dipping sauce.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place foil on the length of a large cookie sheet. Prepare you veggies right before assembling make sure all of them are of equal size to ensure even cooking.  Using at least 6-8 skewers averaging 4 pieces of meat per stick assemble your kabobs. Start with one piece of chicken, one chunk of onion, one chunk of red bell pepper, and one chunk of the zucchini repeat until at least 4 pieces of chicken are on the stick. Place kabob on lined cookie sheet and repeat until done. Bake kabobs for 15 minutes. Adjust oven to Broil on Hi and let broil for up to 3 to  minutes watching carefully so not to burn.

Remove kabobs and serve with mango salsa(recipe to follow) and remaining mango-ginger marinade.  

Mango Salsa
1 Large ripe Mango peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup on red onion diced
1 ripe vined tomato diced and seeded
2 tsp lime juice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp honey

Directions:

Combine all ingredients  in  a medium sized bowl. Set aside until ready to serve.