Smoked California Avocado Jerk Chicken Skewers

Serves: 4

Ingredients


For the marinade:

1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 Tbsp. ground allspice
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. fresh thyme picked off sprig
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced garlic
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper (habanero pepper can be used if Scotch Bonnet is not available) minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro rough chopped
1/2 lb. red onion minced

For the chicken skewers:

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 in. chunks
1/2 pineapple peeled, cut into chunks
1/4 lb. red onion peeled and cut into 1-in. wedges
2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados seeded and peeled, cut into chunks
2 large red bell peppers seeded and cut into 1-in. pieces

Additional ingredients:

1 bunch green onion ends trimmed
California Avocado Balsamic Sauce (instructions below)
8 skewers
2 cedar grilling planks

California Avocado Balsamic Sauce:

1/2 ripe, Fresh California Avocado seeded and peeled
1/8 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey
1/4 tsp. minced garlic clove
1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. fine black pepper
1/4 cup grape seed oil

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.