Chicken · 30 min
Ginger-Lime Chicken Skewers with Grape, Grapefruit & Avocado Salad
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 652 kcal / serving
A light, bright plate with tender ginger-lime chicken paired with a grape, grapefruit, and avocado salad. The mix of citrus, greens, and fruit adds fresh texture and balance for a quick weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- ½avocado
- 1 lbchicken thighs, boneless skinless
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- 1grapefruit
- 1lime
- ¼ lbred grapes
- 1shallot
- 1 (5 oz) pkgspring mix (mixed greens)
- grapefruits
- limes
- shallots
- avocados
- red onion
From the pantry: black pepper, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, fish sauce, mayonnaise, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · grater (optional) · grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet · measuring spoons · metal or wooden skewers (optional) · mixing bowls · stirring spoon · tongs · whisk or fork
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Produce
- ½avocado
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- 1grapefruit
- 1lime
- ¼ lbred grapes
- 1shallot
- 1 (5 oz) pkgspring mix (mixed greens)
- grapefruits
- limes
- shallots
- avocados
- red onion
Meat & seafood
- 1 lbchicken thighs, boneless skinless
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocado | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| chicken thighs, boneless skinless | 1 lb | 2 lb | 3 lb |
| ginger root | 1 (1 inch) piece | 2 (1 inch) pieces | 3 (1 inch) pieces |
| grapefruit | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| lime | 1 | ||
| red grapes | ¼ lb | ½ lb | ¾ lb |
| shallot | 1 | 2 | |
| spring mix (mixed greens) | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 2 (5 oz) pkgs | 3 (5 oz) pkgs |
| limes | 2 | 3 | |
| red onion | ½ medium |
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Directions
- Soak wooden skewers in water if you plan to use them, then set them aside.
- Wash and dry all produce; keep greens separate if pre-washed.
- In a medium bowl, zest the lime and set the lime aside for later use.
- Peel and mince the shallot and add half to the lime zest; reserve the other half.
- Peel and grate or mince the ginger, then stir it into the lime-zest mixture with mayo, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Pat the chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces, then toss with the marinade until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Juice the lime into another bowl and whisk in the shallot, oil, fish sauce, sugar, and Dijon to form the dressing.
- Preheat a grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers (or cook the pieces directly on the grill pan) and cook, turning often, until fully cooked, about 8–10 minutes; transfer to a clean plate.
- Meanwhile, halve the grapes and add them to the lime dressing bowl.
- Prepare the grapefruit: cut away the skin and pith, segment the fruit, and cut into bite-sized pieces; add to the dressing bowl.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice; add to the greens and dressing and toss to combine the salad.
- Divide the salad and the chicken skewers among plates or bowls and serve.
Two tips
- Make-ahead: chop the shallot and ginger and mix the marinade up to a day in advance for quicker assembly.
- Serving idea: serve the salad on a bed of the mixed greens and add an extra squeeze of lime for brightness.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 652 kcal
- Protein
- 49 g
- Carbs
- 39 g
- Fat
- 35 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sodium
- 274 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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