Chicken Kebabs and Nectarine Salsa

You will have to thank Danette for sharing this amazing recipe.  I LOVED IT!  One of the best I have tried and I have liked a lot lately.  I wouldn't have thought to put nectarines and red bell peppers together.  It is seriously yummy!  Hope you like!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 24 (2-inch) pieces $
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• 1 large red onion, cut into 32 (2-inch) pieces $
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• Cooking spray
• 2 cups diced nectarine (about 3) $
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• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion $
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• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves $
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• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeño pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado $
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Preparation

1. 1. Preheat broiler. Combine first 9 ingredients in a shallow dish; let stand 15 minutes.
2. 2. Thread 4 onion pieces and 3 chicken pieces alternately onto each of 8 (12-inch) skewers. Place skewers on broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 12 minutes or until chicken is done, turning occasionally.
3. 3. Combine nectarines and next 6 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt) in a bowl. Gently stir in avocado.

Jennifer Martinkus, Cooking Light
JULY 2011