Citrus-Herb Chicken Kebabs with Blueberry-Cilantro Compote and Coconut Rice
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 13 min
- Cook
- 22 min
- Cost
- $18.50
- Nutrition
- 510 cal · 38g protein
- grill
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain rice
Citrus-Herb Chicken Kebabs with Blueberry-Cilantro Compote and Coconut Rice is a Asian-Fusion weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 35 minutes, for around $19 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 8 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain rice works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Roasted broccoli (15 min)
Cookware you'll need
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Ingredients
- 1¾ lb boneless chicken breast
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1½ cups jasmine rice
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
Steps
- Cook jasmine rice with coconut milk and 1 cup water according to package directions (about 18 minutes); fluff with fork and set aside.
- While rice cooks, cut chicken breasts into 1.5-inch cubes and thread onto 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with 2 tbsp olive oil mixed with minced garlic, lime juice, and salt.
- Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Meanwhile, pulse blueberries with chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp olive oil, and lime juice in a food processor until chunky; serve kebabs over coconut rice with blueberry-cilantro compote on the side.
On the side: Roasted broccoli (15 min)
1 lb broccoli florets
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the broccoli on a sheet pan with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Roast 15 minutes, until the edges are browned.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbohydrates
- 48 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 11 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated fat
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 480 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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