Yucatan-style Chicken Skewers with Papaya-Tomatillo Salsa

Yucatan-style Chicken Skewers with Papaya-Tomatillo Salsa
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Ingredients:
9 boneless skinless chicken thighs
36 wooden skewers, soaked ( 6-inch)
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large papayas, peeled,seeded and coarsely chopped
4 medium tomatillos, husked,rinsed and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons finely diced red onions
1 tablespoon minced jalapenos
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon honey
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
For Salsa: In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the olive oil and process for 30 seconds.
With motor running, add the oil through the feed tube and process until emulsified.
For marinade: In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the olive oil and process for 30 seconds.
With motor running, add the oil through the feed tube and process until emulsified.
For chicken: Combine chicken and marinade in a zip-lock plastic bag.
Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
Prepare your grill or broiler.
Thread each piece of chicken onto 2 skewers flattening the meat so it stays flat on the grill.
Grill about 4 minutes on each side until done, basting once on each side with extra marinade.
Serve with the salsa and Margaritas.

Servings: 6

Time preparation: 45 min.

Time total: 55 min.

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