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Fire up the grill and get ready for a flavour-packed adventure with Mango Habanero Chicken Kabobs! This recipe brings together juicy and tender chicken, sweet and tangy mangoes, and a fiery kick of habanero peppers. The homemade Mango Habanero Sauce, with its blend of spices, honey, and citrus, adds a mouthwatering glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill. Each bite is a tantalizing combination of heat, sweetness, and savoury goodness. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply craving a tropical twist on your grilled favourites, these kabobs are a surefire way to impress your taste buds and elevate your summer dining experience. Get ready to savour the deliciousness and enjoy the vibrant flavours of Mango Habanero Chicken Kabobs!
Why You'll Love These Mango Habanero Chicken Kabobs
- Easy to make: With simple ingredients and clear instructions, this recipe is accessible to both novice and experienced cooks, making it a great choice for a summer cookout or weeknight dinner.
- Bold and flavourful: The combination of ripe mangoes, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and habanero peppers creates a tantalizing and spicy-sweet marinade for the chicken.
- Versatile and customizable: Serve these kabobs as a main course with rice, grilled vegetables, or your favorite side dishes. The recipe can be easily adjusted to suit your spice preference by controlling the amount of habanero peppers used.
Ingredients Needed
4 Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
2 Ripe Mangos, peeled and diced
3 Garlic Cloves
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
3 Tablespoons Honey
1/2 Teaspoon Salt & Pepper, each
2-3 Habanero Peppers, stems removed *(see notes)
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Green Onion, to garnish
How To Make Mango Habanero Chicken Kabobs
In a blender, combine the diced mangoes, garlic cloves, soy sauce, honey, salt, pepper, habanero peppers, lime juice, and white vinegar. Blend until smooth and well combined.
Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will help develop the flavours and thicken the sauce. After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the unsalted butter to the saucepan and stir until it is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce. Set the sauce aside to cool slightly.
Cut the boneless and skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces.
Assemble the kabobs: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes- 1 hour to prevent them from burning. Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
Generously brush the Mango Habanero Sauce over the chicken skewers, making sure to coat them well. Reserve some of the sauce for basting during grilling.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken kabobs on the preheated grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). While grilling, brush the kabobs with the remaining Mango Habanero Sauce to add extra flavour and moisture.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove the kabobs from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh and vibrant touch. Mango Habanero Chicken Kabobs are best enjoyed immediately. Serve them as a delicious main course alongside rice, grilled vegetables, or your favourite side dishes. Enjoy! 🙂
Equipment & Products Needed
Wooden Skewers
Grill Pan
Pure Honey
Notes + Tips for Mango Habanero Chicken Kabobs
- Soak wooden skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour before threading the chicken onto them. This prevents the skewers from burning during grilling.
- Adjust the spice level: The heat from habanero peppers can vary, so adjust the number of peppers based on your preference for spiciness. Start with fewer peppers if you prefer a milder taste and gradually add more for extra heat.
- Alternative cooking methods: If you don’t have access to a grill, you can also cook the kabobs on a stovetop grill pan or bake them in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Ingredient substitutions: If you prefer a different protein, such as shrimp or tofu, you can use the same mango habanero sauce for marinating and grilling. Additionally, if you don’t have fresh mangoes, you can use frozen mango chunks that have been thawed.
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Ingredients:
- 4 Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 Ripe Mangos, peeled and diced
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt u0026 Pepper, each
- 2-3 Habanero Peppers, stems removed *(see notes)
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- Green Onion, to garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the diced mangoes, garlic cloves, soy sauce, honey, salt, pepper, habanero peppers, lime juice, and white vinegar. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will help develop the flavours and thicken the sauce. After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the unsalted butter to the saucepan and stir until it is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce. Set the sauce aside to cool slightly.
- Cut the boneless and skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Assemble the kabobs: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes- 1 hour to prevent them from burning. Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Generously brush the Mango Habanero Sauce over the chicken skewers, making sure to coat them well. Reserve some of the sauce for basting during grilling.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken kabobs on the preheated grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). While grilling, brush the kabobs with the remaining Mango Habanero Sauce to add extra flavour and moisture.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove the kabobs from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh and vibrant touch. Mango Habanero Chicken Kabobs are best enjoyed immediately. Serve them as a delicious main course alongside rice, grilled vegetables, or your favourite side dishes. Enjoy! 🙂
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