Lemon-Herb Chicken Skewers with Blueberry-Balsamic Salsa

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Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, each cut into 6 pieces (about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup blueberries, divided
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño pepper
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

1. Drop garlic through food chute with food processor on; process until chopped. Add parsley and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper); process until finely chopped. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt; pulse to combine. Combine herb mixture and chicken in a medium bowl; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Wipe out food processor.

2. Combine 1/2 cup blueberries, vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes or until thickened, pressing with a spoon to break up blueberries. Place blueberry mixture in a medium bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup blueberries to food processor; pulse 5 times. Combine chopped blueberries, 1/8 teaspoon salt, onion, and jalapeño pepper with vinegar mixture.

3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

4. Thread 6 chicken pieces evenly onto each of 4 (8-inch) skewers. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with blueberry salsa.