Chicken Kabobs and Butternut Squash Risotto Cakes

Chicken Kabobs
serves 2


INGREDIENTS:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Busha Browne's Jerk Seasoning Rub (from Whole Foods)
• 1 cup barbecue sauce, plus 3 tablespoons for brushing
• 1 green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 yellow pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 white onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 5-6 wooden skewers

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a plastic freezer bag, add 1 cup barbecue sauce with 1 1/2 teaspoons jerk seasoning and thechicken; massage the chicken with the sauce.  Seal the bag and allow chicken to marinate for at least 2-3 hours in the refrigerator. 
2. When chicken is ready, place your wooden skewers into a pan of water to soak for 10-15 minutes (or else they may catch on fire while on the grill!).
3. Heat grill to medium-high heat.  Thread chicken alternately with the peppers and onions (about 3-4 chicken pieces per kabob).  
4. Place the kabobs on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning the kabobs occasionally.  Brush more barbecue sauce as needed.

before the grill...

Busha Browne's Traditional Jerk Seasoning Rub (4 oz)

Butternut Squash Risotto Cakes
makes 5-6 cakes


INGREDIENTS:

• 2 1/2 cups leftover instant butternut squash risotto (from Whole Foods)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• EVOO

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, combine risotto, Parmesan, and egg.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2. In a shallow dish, combine salt and bread crumbs.
3. Drain the risotto with a mesh sieve and move around with a knife to rid of some liquid (or else they will be too moist to form cakes!).
4. Form the risotto mixture into small 2-inch patties.  Place the patties in the bread crumbs and coat.
5. Heat a medium, nonstick pan over medium and add the butter and oil.  Cook the patties on each side for 4-5 minutes.  Place on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the excess grease.  Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

-Alyssa & Derek